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HIG 9455

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,883 mi
Last recorded96,883 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 9455
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 96,883 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 96,883 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,285 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Air bag light on

Oil leak

coolant leaking badly near the o/s/f h/lamp

Pass 8 Jun 2010 90,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 90,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread edge

Pass 15 May 2009 84,860 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 80,765 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2008 80,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,605 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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HIG 9455 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,832 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 Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIG 9455, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HIG 9455 registered?

HIG 9455 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is HIG 9455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 9455 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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