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H289 EBV

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,294 mi
Last recorded168,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 EBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 168,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed,including brake pipes. this vehicle has been converted to a camper van.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 168,292 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed,including brake pipes. this vehicle has been converted to a camper van.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 168,202 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

o/s and centre seatbelts anchors incomplete but working

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,690 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 164,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 161,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 157,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 157,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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H289 EBV is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 141,508 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H289 EBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H289 EBV registered?

H289 EBV is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is H289 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H289 EBV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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