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J379 JCR

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,017 mi
Last recorded158,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ379 JCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 158,017 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 158,017 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

wipers not parking

Pass 2 Oct 2008 154,854 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

fuel tank damp

Fail 30 Sep 2008 154,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

fuel tank damp

Pass 9 Oct 2007 150,141 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 2 Oct 2007 150,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 26 Sep 2006 142,954 miles

Advise Brake Fluid Change

Advise N/S/F Headlamp condensation contaminated

Advise New Spring at Load Sensing Valve

Advise Slight play at both front stubs

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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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J379 JCR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J379 JCR, 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 J379 JCR registered?

J379 JCR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 1991.

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