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N145 FJO

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,221 mi
Last recorded95,221 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 FJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,221 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 95,221 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake cable return spring broken

rear and middle exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,591 miles

exhaust deteriorating with corrosion

handbrake link return spring broken

some corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,392 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 87,392 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both n/s and o/s front door windows will not close

exhaust middle and rear boxes deteriorating

handbrake linkage return spring broken

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,916 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 83,916 miles

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

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

bonnet release broken

handbrake return spring broken

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,903 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in n/s/f link bar

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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N145 FJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N145 FJO, 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.

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What year was N145 FJO registered?

N145 FJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N145 FJO safe to buy?

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