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F144 GAT

1989 Volvo 400 Series

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,058 mi
Last recorded26,058 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 400 Series87,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 GAT
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2011 26,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 26,058 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut to n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,866 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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F144 GAT is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 87,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F144 GAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F144 GAT registered?

F144 GAT is a 1989 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F144 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F144 GAT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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