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J869 ORU

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,305 mi
Last recorded121,305 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ869 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 121,305 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 121,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

advise clutch worn badly

Pass 11 Oct 2007

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2007

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 109,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 106,190 miles

o/s parking brake low in effort

Fail 21 Sep 2005 106,190 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s handbrake low in effort

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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J869 ORU is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J869 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J869 ORU registered?

J869 ORU is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 1991.

Is J869 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J869 ORU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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