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H401 BNH

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,670 mi
Last recorded170,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 BNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 170,670 miles

both the rear flexible brake hose colars are corroded

front number plate is in poor condition

front shockabsorbers are slightly weak

nearside front headlight begining to show poor light

nearside front trackrod end dust cover is split

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

rear silenscer corroded badly

Fail 2 Jul 2007 170,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

balance weight on offside driveshaft is loose

both the rear flexible brake hose collars corroded

engine oil leaks apparant

front number plate is in poor condition

front shockabsorbers are slightly weak

nearside front trackrod end dust cover is split

offside driveshaft loose on gearbox end

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

rear silenscer corroded badly

Pass 23 Jun 2006 163,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 163,826 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

fuel injector is blowing

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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H401 BNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H401 BNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H401 BNH registered?

H401 BNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 March 1991.

Is H401 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 BNH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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