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JAZ 8142

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,950 mi
Last recorded148,950 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 8142
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 148,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 134,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 119,088 miles

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

wear to o/s of rack. corrosion to o/s/r body

Pass 19 Mar 2008 115,089 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 115,089 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 111,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 105,635 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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JAZ 8142 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 120,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAZ 8142, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 8142 registered?

JAZ 8142 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is JAZ 8142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 8142 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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