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SBI44SS

1993 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,762 mi
Last recorded248,762 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBI44SS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 248,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 231,322 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 230,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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SBI44SS is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 139,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBI44SS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBI44SS registered?

SBI44SS is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is SBI44SS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBI44SS shows 3 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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