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N160 SVK

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,478 mi
Last recorded113,478 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 SVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 113,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 112,435 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 109,548 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 109,527 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 105,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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N160 SVK is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N160 SVK, 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

How do I check the history of N160 SVK?

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What year was N160 SVK registered?

N160 SVK is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N160 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 SVK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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