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J493 NJO

1991 Volkswagen Taro

White Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,195 mi
Last recorded141,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Taro120,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 NJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTaro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 141,195 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 141,195 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 138,757 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 138,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 136,623 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 136,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 133,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Taro?

Based on 4,174 MOT tests across 648 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
2,878
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 301
fog lamp not working 200
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 186
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
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J493 NJO is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro in White with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Taro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 120,735 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 Taro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J493 NJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Taro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Taro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J493 NJO registered?

J493 NJO is a 1991 Volkswagen Taro, first registered on 12 December 1991.

Is J493 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J493 NJO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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