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F263 NVE

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,074 mi
Last recorded138,074 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Passat145,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 NVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 138,074 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 138,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 135,489 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 135,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise = windscreen showing signs of deterioration on outer edges...

note = clutch slipping...

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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F263 NVE is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 145,945 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 Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F263 NVE, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F263 NVE?

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What year was F263 NVE registered?

F263 NVE is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is F263 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 NVE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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