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C897 PPC

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,879 mi
Last recorded114,879 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC897 PPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 114,879 miles

slight corrosion to metal fuel pipes at os under vehicle

slight play in os rear wheelbearing

slight wear and corrosion to edges of both front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2007 118,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 111,019 miles

Front no. plate cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to both rear sills and rear shock absorber top mounting points.

Fail 3 May 2006 111,015 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and corroded close to excess

slight corrosion to both rear sills and rear shock absorber top mounting points

Fail 13 Feb 2006 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r +n/s/f tyres slight distortion

slight play in steering coloum

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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C897 PPC is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 110,701 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C897 PPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C897 PPC registered?

C897 PPC is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C897 PPC safe to buy?

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