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H374 CMF

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,900 mi
Last recorded99,900 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH374 CMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f indicator damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2010 98,694 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2009 97,535 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f sill rust hole developing

o/s/r inner sidde light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2009 97,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f sill rust hole developing

o/s/r inner sidde light not working

Pass 15 Dec 2008 95,880 miles

Oil leak

offfside indicator lenes cracked

offside door stiff to open from outside handle

offside rear hand brake cable clip broken

rear lights flicker when switched on

Fail 8 Dec 2008 95,876 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

offfside indicator lenes cracked

offside door stiff to open from outside handle

offside rear hand brake cable clip broken

rear lights flicker when switched on

Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,194 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 93,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel and temp guage don't appear to be working

nb power steering pipe appears to be tight to rubber mounting

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2006 88,445 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 88,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2005 85,416 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.

o/s/r main subframe bush in very poor condition.

oil all over back of engine and steering rack (from engine)

small crack in o/s/f indicator.

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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H374 CMF is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 139,492 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 H374 CMF, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H374 CMF registered?

H374 CMF is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 April 1991.

Is H374 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H374 CMF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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