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J818 PRU

1991 Mercedes-benz G-class

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,368 mi
Last recorded251,368 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class151,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ818 PRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 251,368 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 244,314 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 244,314 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 234,309 miles

front diff ....pinion seal leaking...

n/s/f swival hub slightly leaking oil....

slight play .....o/s/f...n/s/f wheel assembly.... /swiwal hub componant

variuos engine/gearbox oil leaks....

Pass 15 Feb 2010 224,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 224,061 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 214,392 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 214,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 208,935 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe has rust present

Pass 6 Aug 2007 196,161 miles

minor wear nsf wheel assembly

Pass 29 Aug 2006 185,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 185,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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J818 PRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 151,876 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 Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J818 PRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J818 PRU registered?

J818 PRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 2 October 1991.

Is J818 PRU safe to buy?

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