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J880 CRB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,410 mi
Last recorded94,410 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 CRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 94,410 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 94,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 94,389 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 88,040 miles

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

small repair needed at osf bulkhead area

Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,855 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,103 miles

front tyre walls starting to split

Fail 2 Oct 2009 78,102 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front tyre walls starting to split

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,247 miles
Fail 23 May 2008

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 May 2007 74,748 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 74,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 71,149 miles

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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J880 CRB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J880 CRB, 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 J880 CRB registered?

J880 CRB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J880 CRB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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