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JHZ 4973

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 4973
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 139,448 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle presented at time of test with rear most seats reomved. Child seat fitted to Nearside rear.seat belt and attachment not tested

Fail 11 Sep 2008 139,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle presented at time of test with rear most seats reomved. Child seat fitted to Nearside rear.seat belt and attachment not tested

Pass 1 Sep 2007 132,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 128,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 122,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 113,647 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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JHZ 4973 is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JHZ 4973, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHZ 4973 registered?

JHZ 4973 is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is JHZ 4973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHZ 4973 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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