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RNH 982V

1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,146 mi
Last recorded103,146 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter119,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 982V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,906 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,736 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 102,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,546 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,546 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 102,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,016 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 100,682 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,448 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 99,635 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 99,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 98,976 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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RNH 982V is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 119,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNH 982V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNH 982V registered?

RNH 982V is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 July 1986.

Is RNH 982V safe to buy?

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