MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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E300 DNJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 133,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E300 DNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E300 DNJ registered?
E300 DNJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 February 1988.
Is E300 DNJ safe to buy?
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