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E176 FRA

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

294,936 mi
Last recorded294,936 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 FRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 294,936 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 294,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both headlamps fitted with beam deflecters.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 288,154 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 288,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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E176 FRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 144,790 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E176 FRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E176 FRA registered?

E176 FRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E176 FRA safe to buy?

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