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P291 FRC

1997 Audi Cabriolet

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,471 mi
Last recorded104,471 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 104,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 97,727 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 97,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 90,963 miles

both front track control arms have slight play in mounting bushes

front discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 87,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 83,396 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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P291 FRC is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P291 FRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P291 FRC registered?

P291 FRC is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P291 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 FRC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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