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H866 JCT

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,290 mi
Last recorded210,290 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH866 JCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 210,290 miles

advise battary box not fit to carry battary in

Fail 2 Nov 2010 210,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise battary droping off

Pass 2 Nov 2009 207,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 207,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 203,520 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 203,520 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 199,600 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 199,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2006 198,348 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 198,348 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H866 JCT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H866 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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H866 JCT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 1991.

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