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R288 JUM

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 JUM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 121,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,576 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 121,576 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 120,602 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,219 miles

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

offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,896 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 91,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 79,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 79,318 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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R288 JUM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 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 Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R288 JUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R288 JUM registered?

R288 JUM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R288 JUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 JUM 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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