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N166 FEV

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 FEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 105,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 105,049 miles

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both front radius arm rear bushes are starting to separate

both rear steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

engine has a bad oil leak

rear brake discs are discoloured

Fail 30 Jun 2009 105,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both front radius arm rear bushes are starting to separate

both rear steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

engine has a bad oil leak

rear brake discs are discoloured

Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,705 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 102,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 95,593 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 95,593 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 83,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front anti roll bar link covers split

Fail 18 Jul 2006 83,987 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front anti roll bar link covers split

Pass 10 Aug 2005 79,074 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 79,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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N166 FEV is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N166 FEV, 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 N166 FEV registered?

N166 FEV is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N166 FEV safe to buy?

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