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E197 OPR

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,270 mi
Last recorded84,270 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 OPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,270 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,240 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 83,444 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,494 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 28 May 2016 75,273 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,593 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear box exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 71,307 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,559 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 70,559 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,504 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 67,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,644 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,951 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 52,918 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/inner sill starting to corrode

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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E197 OPR is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 117,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E197 OPR, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E197 OPR registered?

E197 OPR is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E197 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E197 OPR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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