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GJV 173

1993 Volkswagen Vento

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,310 mi
Last recorded94,310 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Vento106,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJV 173
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 95,000 miles

exhaust slight deteriration

frot tyres on border

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 94,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 96,450 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 96,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2005 92,000 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2005 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?

Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
5,331
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,776
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,062
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,658
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,535
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GJV 173 is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 106,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Vento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,776 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJV 173, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Vento typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJV 173 registered?

GJV 173 is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is GJV 173 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJV 173 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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