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H865 JCT

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

228,509 mi
Last recorded228,509 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 JCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 228,509 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 228,509 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2015 226,109 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2015 226,109 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2013 222,867 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 222,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 219,556 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 219,556 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside number plate light dull

Pass 21 Dec 2011 213,300 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 213,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 205,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 205,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 203,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 199,591 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 199,591 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 195,287 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 195,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 192,139 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 192,123 miles

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

Centre Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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H865 JCT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H865 JCT, 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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H865 JCT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 1991.

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