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F698 MNJ

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,719 mi
Last recorded155,719 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF698 MNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 155,719 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre mishaped

osr tyre perished

Fail 9 Jan 2008 155,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre mishaped

osr foot brake poor effort

osr tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2007 146,616 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 146,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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F698 MNJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 113,977 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 Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F698 MNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F698 MNJ registered?

F698 MNJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F698 MNJ safe to buy?

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