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B40 JRA

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,941 mi
Last recorded88,941 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 JRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

os tyres have age related deterioration

underbody sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,160 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 86,160 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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B40 JRA is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 110,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B40 JRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B40 JRA registered?

B40 JRA is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B40 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B40 JRA 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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