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E656 LNH

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

169,749 mi
Last recorded169,749 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE656 LNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2006 169,749 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 169,749 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 169,740 miles

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)

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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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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