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P97 FON

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,928 mi
Last recorded74,928 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 FON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 74,928 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,158 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,541 miles

nearside front door handle insecure

nearside front inner door panel missing

Pass 20 Jan 2007 50,508 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 50,507 miles

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

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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P97 FON is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P97 FON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P97 FON registered?

P97 FON is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 12 October 1996.

Is P97 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 FON shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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