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J742 GAS

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,059 mi
Last recorded117,059 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Jetta103,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 GAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 117,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 117,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fan belt snapped at pullie

Pass 30 Jan 2006 115,258 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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J742 GAS is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 103,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J742 GAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J742 GAS registered?

J742 GAS is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J742 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J742 GAS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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