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H821 FFJ

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 FFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 122,663 miles

Some wear in steering box.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 122,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front discs badly corroded and pitted.

Some wear in steering box.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 113,571 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,627 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 102,227 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 92,699 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 87,241 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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H821 FFJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 121,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H821 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H821 FFJ registered?

H821 FFJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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