MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in column
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
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N542 HBP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 107,091 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 Vento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,776 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N542 HBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Vento typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of N542 HBP?
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What year was N542 HBP registered?
N542 HBP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 July 1996.
Is N542 HBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N542 HBP shows 3 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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