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N259 JJO

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,590 mi
Last recorded117,590 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 JJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 117,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

CONVERTER RATTLES

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 101,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 67,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,579 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,112 miles

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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N259 JJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 107,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N259 JJO, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N259 JJO registered?

N259 JJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N259 JJO safe to buy?

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