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P291 UJV

1997 Volkswagen Vento

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,488 mi
Last recorded158,488 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 UJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2011 158,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 141,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 122,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,197 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 102,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 84,713 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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P291 UJV is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P291 UJV, 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 P291 UJV registered?

P291 UJV is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P291 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 UJV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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