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G161 RNH

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Passat145,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 RNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2006 121,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges just legal

both rear tyres close to warebands

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

o/s/f door handle in poor condition

pas pump very noisy

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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G161 RNH is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G161 RNH, 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.

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What year was G161 RNH registered?

G161 RNH is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G161 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G161 RNH shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G161 RNH have outstanding finance?

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