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J389 EYJ

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,400 mi
Last recorded64,400 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ389 EYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2012 64,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,055 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 61,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

servo mounting perscribed area slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,260 miles

leak off pipe damp

Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,521 miles

slight corrosion to bulkhead within 30cm of servo mountings - unable to fully inspect due to alarm module/other components .

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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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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