MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake balance is out 20%
front number plate in poor condition
noise when turning the front wheels when wheels are raised
o/s/f and both rear brake pipes are very rusty
o/s/f anti roll bar end link is fouling the chassis , i can find no failure criteria for this
oil leak engine
steering is stiff lock to lock when the front is raised
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
emissions not tested
Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N161 HBH is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 N161 HBH, 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 N161 HBH registered?
N161 HBH is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 6 February 1996.
Is N161 HBH safe to buy?
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