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J989 GBD

1991 Audi Coupe

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

158,095 mi
Last recorded158,095 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Audi Coupe134,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 GBD
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2007 158,095 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 158,095 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 158,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 150,898 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 150,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr tyre cracking and perishing

osr tyre has slight uneven tread

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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J989 GBD is a 1991 Audi Coupe in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 134,799 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J989 GBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J989 GBD registered?

J989 GBD is a 1991 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J989 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J989 GBD shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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