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J955 HFR

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,073 mi
Last recorded85,073 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ955 HFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,073 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 85,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 81,290 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 72,260 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 72,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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J955 HFR is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J955 HFR, 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 J955 HFR registered?

J955 HFR is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J955 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J955 HFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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