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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R298 PWNMOT history

R298 PWN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
197,158 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
R298 PWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R298 PWN was last recorded at 197,158 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 14,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2009: 135,707 miles, lower than 231,174 miles on 4 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,370 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
14,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,158 miles
  • 2021 – 182,370 miles
  • 2020 – 170,721 miles
  • 2019 – 163,807 miles
  • 2018 – 159,971 miles
  • 2017 – 156,843 miles
  • 2016 – 154,292 miles
  • 2015 – 151,697 miles
  • 2014 – 150,072 miles
  • 2013 – 148,697 miles
  • 2012 – 147,172 miles
  • 2011 – 145,861 miles
  • 2010 – 137,388 miles
  • 2009 – 135,707 miles
  • 2008 – 231,174 miles
  • 2007 – 228,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,158 miles
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake warning wire broken

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,158 miles (+14,788)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,158 miles
    Test number
    582976548725
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake warning wire broken

  2. Pass182,370 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,370 miles
    Test number
    995587518616
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail182,369 miles (+11,648)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,369 miles
    Test number
    478487057989
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,721 miles (+6,914)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    814814955391
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,807 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,807 miles
    Test number
    524100287742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail163,805 miles (+3,834)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,805 miles
    Test number
    268091120995
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.40 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion outer sills

  7. Pass159,971 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,971 miles
    Test number
    942973621926
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion floor pans outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joint dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f o/s/f upper arm bushes worn perished

  8. Fail159,969 miles (+3,126)2 dangerous2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,969 miles
    Test number
    173142706108
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion floor pans outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joint dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f o/s/f upper arm bushes worn perished

  9. Pass156,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,843 miles
    Test number
    725601463996
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Fail156,843 miles (+2,551)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,843 miles
    Test number
    215426123963
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass154,292 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    154,292 miles
    Test number
    577070552233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail154,291 miles (+2,594)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,291 miles
    Test number
    737444410130
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass151,697 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    151,697 miles
    Test number
    149680155140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing

  14. Fail151,692 miles (+1,620)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,692 miles
    Test number
    647423645191
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing

  15. Pass150,072 miles (+1,375)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    150,072 miles
    Test number
    197550554115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking to outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking to outer sidewall

  16. Pass148,697 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    148,697 miles
    Test number
    545311013236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail148,696 miles (+1,524)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,696 miles
    Test number
    617487103292
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail147,172 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,172 miles
    Test number
    696368692074
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and has uneven wear

  19. Pass147,172 miles (+1,311)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,172 miles
    Test number
    706658892018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and has uneven wear

  20. Pass145,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    145,861 miles
    Test number
    466495091000
    • NoteRear discs corroded and pitted

  21. Fail145,861 miles (+1)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,861 miles
    Test number
    396214191055
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteRear discs corroded and pitted

  22. Fail145,860 miles (+8,472)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,860 miles
    Test number
    349694871032
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteRear discs corroded and pitted

  23. Pass137,388 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    137,388 miles
    Test number
    870601880071
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front indicator cracked

  24. Fail137,388 miles (+1,681)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,388 miles
    Test number
    982887670012
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front indicator cracked

  25. Pass135,707 miles (-95,467)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    135,707 miles
    Test number
    524408069008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass231,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    231,174 miles
    Test number
    594364568055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail231,174 miles (+2,987)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,174 miles
    Test number
    970524068063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass228,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    228,187 miles
    Test number
    491673207087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail228,187 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,187 miles
    Test number
    880143807050
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R298 PWN

Does R298 PWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R298 PWN expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R298 PWN?
The MOT on R298 PWN expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R298 PWN done?
R298 PWN was recorded at 197,158 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022.
Has R298 PWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R298 PWN has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R298 PWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R298 PWN find?
R298 PWN failed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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