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J989 RBF

1991 Audi 90

Blue Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,123 mi
Last recorded49,123 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Audi 90126,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 RBF
MakeAudi
Model90
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 49,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 49,122 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 49,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,060 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,005 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,919 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,094 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 48,090 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,167 miles

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

slight play in both front lower arm suspension bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2016 43,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in both front lower arm suspension bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,890 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,042 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,526 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,211 miles

How Reliable is the Audi 90?

Based on 13,403 MOT tests across 2,557 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
2,736
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,012
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 710
Brake pipe excessively corroded 649
fog lamp not working 612
parking brake recording little or no effort 597
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J989 RBF is a 1991 Audi 90 in Blue with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Audi 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 126,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J989 RBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Audi 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J989 RBF registered?

J989 RBF is a 1991 Audi 90, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J989 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J989 RBF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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