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T798 HBD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,232 mi
Last recorded110,232 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 HBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,232 miles

near side suspension leg locating tag bent out

Fail 18 Aug 2011 110,229 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres very close to suspension legs

near side suspension leg locating tag bent out

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,765 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,414 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 88,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,853 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 64,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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T798 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 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 Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T798 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T798 HBD registered?

T798 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T798 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T798 HBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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