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L996 CPC

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,357 mi
Last recorded152,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 CPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2007 152,357 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 152,357 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 146,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slight split

knock front suspention

wear front discs

Fail 15 Jul 2006 146,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slight split

knock front suspention

wear front discs

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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L996 CPC is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 139,186 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 L996 CPC, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L996 CPC registered?

L996 CPC is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L996 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L996 CPC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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