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E346 KTR

1988 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,663 mi
Last recorded194,663 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE346 KTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 194,663 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 194,663 miles

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

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

front steel brake pipes starting to corrode by master cylinder

Pass 8 Sep 2005 186,853 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 186,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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E346 KTR is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E346 KTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E346 KTR registered?

E346 KTR is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is E346 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E346 KTR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E346 KTR have outstanding finance?

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