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FJN 47C

1993 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,501 mi
Last recorded61,501 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJN 47C
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 61,501 miles

drivers seat stiff to move forwards and back

n/s head light aim just on lowest limit

n/s/r brake flexi pipe slightly twisted

rear brakes imbalanced and show judder in rollers (more n/s) o/s hand brake reading lower

slight oil leak (on to exhausts)

slight play front suspension n/s and o/s

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2017 61,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too high and kicks up to the right, on an angle? (1.8.A.1b)

drivers seat stiff to move forwards and back

n/s head light aim just on lowest limit

n/s/r brake flexi pipe slightly twisted

rear brakes imbalanced and show judder in rollers (more n/s) o/s hand brake reading lower

slight oil leak (on to exhausts)

slight play front suspension n/s and o/s

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% nearside 160kg offside 210kg and a bit of judder (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front hard to slide

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower pin not going through nut all the way

both sides king pins play

rocker covers leaking oil on exhaust

Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,247 miles

Nearside Front hard to slide

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% nearside 160kg offside 210kg and a bit of judder (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low on lowest limit cannot adjust higher (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower pin not going through nut all the way

both sides king pins play

rocker covers leaking oil on exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,799 miles

drivers seat hard to slide forewards and backwards

nearside front suspension play and in wheel bearing ?and abit noisey

nearside rear flexy abit twisted

seat have not back rest locks?

washers poor spray

oil leaking on to exhaust alot

Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat hard to slide forewards and backwards

nearside front suspension play and in wheel bearing ?and abit noisey

nearside rear flexy abit twisted

seat have not back rest locks?

washers poor spray

oil leaking on to exhaust alot

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,459 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake fluid level low

brake pedal low

oil leaking on to exhaust and other places

only one side of horn working

wiper motor not park?

Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake fluid level low

brake pedal low

oil leaking on to exhaust and other places

only one side of horn working

wiper motor not park?

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,905 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r signs of corrosion, been repaired from inside?

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play o/s inner steering joint

slight play/movement in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,001 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,084 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,084 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 52,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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FJN 47C is a 1993 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJN 47C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJN 47C is a 1993 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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