MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front brake slightly sticking
rear metal brakepipes getting corroded .rear flexable brake hose ferrules getting corroded
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
crack in screen not in zone a or b
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
indicator warning lights do not work with dash dimmer switchin some positions
o/s/r tyre slightly distorted
oil leak
rear flexable brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
rear number plate getting unreadable
some front and rear metal brake pipes slightly †corroded † † †
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J498 ORP is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 139,994 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 J498 ORP, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J498 ORP registered?
J498 ORP is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is J498 ORP safe to buy?
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