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J979 LFJ

1991 Audi 80

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,954 mi
Last recorded168,954 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2006
Typical for 1991 Audi 80128,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 LFJ
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2006 168,954 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 168,954 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Audi 80?

Based on 246,995 MOT tests across 40,227 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,748
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
40,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,695
constant velocity joint gaiter split 14,642
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,529
Registration plate lamp not working 10,021
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 9,447
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J979 LFJ is a 1991 Audi 80 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,775 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 80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J979 LFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J979 LFJ registered?

J979 LFJ is a 1991 Audi 80, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J979 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J979 LFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J979 LFJ have outstanding finance?

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