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P341 CTH

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,783 mi
Last recorded168,783 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 CTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 168,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 160,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 150,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 140,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

surface rust on n/s & o/s outter sills

Pass 15 Jun 2007 121,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 113,372 miles

Front tyres very close to the limit.

Nearside and offside front sills mishaped slightly, jacking damage.

SLight movement of steering wheel towards the driver.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 113,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres very close to the limit.

Headlmps aim as low as permitted.

Nearside and offside front sills slightly mishaped, jacking damage.

Slight movenment of the steering wheel towards the driver.

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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P341 CTH is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P341 CTH, 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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P341 CTH is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P341 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P341 CTH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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