MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S FRONT BUMPER INSECURE
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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J796 HNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J796 HNH, 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 J796 HNH registered?
J796 HNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 October 1991.
Is J796 HNH safe to buy?
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