MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s+n/s sills corroded;all brake hose ferrules corroded
osf+nsf top suspension bushes
power steering pipes corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s+n/s sills corroded;all brake hose ferrules corroded
osf+nsf top suspension bushes
power steering pipes corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
fuel tank straps corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
power steering pipes corroded / o/s/f n/s/r wheel arches
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel tank straps corroded, rear exhaust deteriorated, o/s/r & n/s/r bearings slight play, power steering pipes corroded.
power steering pipes,rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded,fuel tank straps corroded,rear exhaust deteriorated,rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated,both front strut tops soft and bushes worn
rear tyres low tread,o/s/r wheel bearing slight play,n/s/f door mirror damaged,o/s/f water jet direction
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
power steering pipes corroded,rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corrodefd,fuel tank straps corroded,rear exhaust deteriorated,rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated,both front tops soft and bushes worn,
rear tyres low tread,o/s/r wheel bearing slight play,n/s/f door mirror damaged,o/s/f water jet direction,
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R417 RTS is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,962 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 R417 RTS, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R417 RTS is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 20 February 1998.
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