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E197 LPT

1988 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,287 mi
Last recorded108,287 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Jetta109,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 LPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 108,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 104,107 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 103,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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E197 LPT is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 109,358 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 Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E197 LPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E197 LPT?

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What year was E197 LPT registered?

E197 LPT is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E197 LPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E197 LPT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E197 LPT have outstanding finance?

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