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J766 HBD

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

93,970 mi
Last recorded93,970 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ766 HBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2006 93,970 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

COOLANT TOP MISSING

ENGINE OIL LEAK † †

FLAT BATERY

HANDBRAKE ACTION POOR † †

N/S/F WINDOW BROKEN

O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT GATOR LEAKING FROM CLIP

PEDAL PADS WORN

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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J766 HBD is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 139,492 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 J766 HBD, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J766 HBD registered?

J766 HBD is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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