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P27 SBV

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 SBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 103,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 9 Nov 2011 103,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,796 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 99,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler neck sealing assembly badly corroded but still maintaining a seal

Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,482 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 87,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 79,669 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 79,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nail in offside front tyre

offside & nearside front wishbone, rear bushes perished & starting to come unbonded

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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P27 SBV is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P27 SBV, 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 P27 SBV registered?

P27 SBV is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P27 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 SBV 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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