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P187 KNO

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,202 mi
Last recorded116,202 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 116,202 miles

front brake discs rusted

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2006 113,616 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrules have been cleaned and covered in copper grease

Fail 14 Nov 2006 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 107,028 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?

Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
5,331
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,776
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,062
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,658
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,535
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P187 KNO is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P187 KNO, 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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What year was P187 KNO registered?

P187 KNO is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P187 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 KNO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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