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E758 JRD

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

151,546 mi
Last recorded151,546 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE758 JRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2006 151,546 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front disc poor,o/s/f top mount slight play,exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2005 143,499 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 143,439 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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E758 JRD is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,781cc 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 E758 JRD, 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 E758 JRD registered?

E758 JRD is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E758 JRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E758 JRD 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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