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J300 CLB

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 CLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 157,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 149,754 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 149,712 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 140,584 miles

airbag light on dash

Fail 19 Dec 2012 140,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

airbag light on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2012 134,107 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 134,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,103 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 126,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 118,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 108,689 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 108,674 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,341 miles

Advise front wipers deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,257 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,307 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 65,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,690 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 36,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2005 33,263 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 33,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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J300 CLB is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 122,156 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 J300 CLB, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J300 CLB registered?

J300 CLB is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is J300 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 CLB shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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