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R428 JPC

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,210 mi
Last recorded142,210 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 JPC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 142,210 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 139,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 136,415 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 118,500 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,319 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 115,318 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 114,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 106,107 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 5 Nov 2008 106,083 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 101,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 99,167 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R428 JPC is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 91,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R428 JPC, 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 28 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R428 JPC registered?

R428 JPC is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R428 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 JPC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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