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J273 UNC

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

241,558 mi
Last recorded241,558 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 UNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 241,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 224,371 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 210,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in w/brgs o/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 19 May 2006
Fail 17 May 2006 193,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J273 UNC is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 115,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J273 UNC, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J273 UNC registered?

J273 UNC is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J273 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J273 UNC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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