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P257 XGR

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 XGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 123,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 108,863 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 108,861 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 94,005 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,502 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 67,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P257 XGR is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 106,706 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 P257 XGR, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P257 XGR registered?

P257 XGR is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P257 XGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 XGR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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