MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
emissions hc high at tickover
general underbody condition corroded
rear axle bushes seperating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
co just under limit to passed emissions teset
engine speed slightly high
general underbody condition corroded
oil leak on engine
rear axle bushes perished
water leak on engine on plastic housing on front of engine
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
engine missing slightly at idle
exhaust emissions slightly high
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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F296 FTV is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F296 FTV, 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 F296 FTV registered?
F296 FTV is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F296 FTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F296 FTV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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