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J896 PLJ

1991 Audi 100

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,551 mi
Last recorded83,551 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Audi 100132,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 PLJ
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,551 miles

n/s rear light have been repaired with tape

Fail 13 Aug 2008 83,551 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s rear light have been repaired with tape

Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 74,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,656 miles

wear brakes & discs rear lamp

Fail 26 Jul 2006 73,656 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/rear lens damage and temp repair

wear front discs

How Reliable is the Audi 100?

Based on 55,546 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,032
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,703
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,589
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,350
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,112
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J896 PLJ is a 1991 Audi 100 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 132,751 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 Audi 100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,703 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J896 PLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Audi 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J896 PLJ registered?

J896 PLJ is a 1991 Audi 100, first registered on 9 September 1991.

Is J896 PLJ safe to buy?

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