MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cab steps corroded outside mot perscribed areas
corrosion to rear chassis sections within seams with lifting of factory protective coatings - not considered excessive
nearside mirror cracked but view to rear ok
nearside side repeater lamp lens in poor condition
rear doors corroded along base - not considered a sharp edge
slight interaction to rear lamps
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cab steps rusty
door bottoms rusty
nearside mirror cracked, view to rear OK
rear spring hanger perscribed areas slightly corroded
wipers starting to perish
front numberplate in poor condition
rear chassis legs slightly corroded
rear service brake rise and fall at same rate but offisde rear slightly lazy
slight white smoke at idle - emssions opacity OK
wiperblades starting to perish but clear Ok
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front numberplate in poor condition
rear chassis legs slightly corroded
rear service brake rise and fall at same rate but offisde rear slightly lazy
slight white smoke at idle - emssions opacity OK
wiperblades starting to perish but clear Ok
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
areas of surface corrosion to underside within MOT perscribed araes , not considered exceesive
offside front outer bodywork and nearside side door bottom starting to corrode but not resulting in a sharp edge at time of test
slightly lower effort to offside rear service brake
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
servo mounting perscribed area slightly corroded
leak off pipe damp
slight corrosion to bulkhead within 30cm of servo mountings - unable to fully inspect due to alarm module/other components .
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J389 EYJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J389 EYJ, 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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J389 EYJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 October 1991.
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