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K251 EJH

1993 Volkswagen Vento

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,966 mi
Last recorded218,966 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Vento106,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK251 EJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2011 218,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 218,966 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 205,646 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 205,646 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 156,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 156,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 140,609 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r hub noise

outer sills covered

rear tyres low

Fail 13 Feb 2008 140,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres on limit

sill kit fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 130,243 miles

font disc worn

front tyres worn on edges

nearside outer sill damages

offside front outer sill damaged & corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?

Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
5,331
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,776
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,062
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,658
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,535
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K251 EJH is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 106,400 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 Volkswagen Vento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,776 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K251 EJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Vento typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K251 EJH registered?

K251 EJH is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 4 May 1993.

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