MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,020 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load bias valve and connecting brake pipes damp
Engine oil leak
Hazard warning switch deteriorating
Load bias valve to offside rear flexi brake hose steel brake pipe corroding
Nearside outer sill corroding
Offside front chassis rail corroding
Offside rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding
Offside rear seat belt webbing fraying
Side/headlights switch deteriorating
Slight interaction nearside rear light cluster
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake load bias valve and connecting brake pipes damp
Engine oil leak
Hazard warning switch deteriorating
Load bias valve to offside rear flexi brake hose steel brake pipe corroding
Nearside outer sill corroding
Offside front chassis rail corroding
Offside rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding
Offside rear seat belt webbing fraying
Side/headlights switch deteriorating
Slight interaction nearside rear light cluster
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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J896 MTA is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J896 MTA, 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 J896 MTA registered?
J896 MTA is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 October 1991.
Is J896 MTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for J896 MTA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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