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CUI 1243

1987 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,221 mi
Last recorded80,221 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Volvo 400 Series86,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUI 1243
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 80,206 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s middle&n/s rear sills flakey

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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CUI 1243 is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 86,810 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 Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CUI 1243, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CUI 1243 registered?

CUI 1243 is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is CUI 1243 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUI 1243 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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