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H83 JLB

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,800 mi
Last recorded41,800 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 JLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,800 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

plastic cover fitted on both outter sill not allowing full inspection

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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H83 JLB is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 123,881 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 H83 JLB, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H83 JLB registered?

H83 JLB is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is H83 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H83 JLB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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