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N398 JLW

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Purple Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,362 mi
Last recorded60,362 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 JLW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 60,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 57,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake flexi-hose deteriorated

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,740 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,476 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,909 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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N398 JLW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Purple with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 104,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N398 JLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N398 JLW registered?

N398 JLW is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N398 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 JLW shows 9 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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