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J697 ORP

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,130 mi
Last recorded186,130 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 ORP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 186,130 miles

slight play in n/s/f top machpherson strut top mounting

Fail 16 Apr 2009 186,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight play in n/s/f top machpherson strut top mounting

Pass 25 Jan 2008 181,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 173,357 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 173,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J697 ORP is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J697 ORP, 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 J697 ORP registered?

J697 ORP is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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