MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,749 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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E656 LNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 E656 LNH, 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 E656 LNH registered?
E656 LNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 1988.
Is E656 LNH safe to buy?
The MOT history for E656 LNH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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