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N476 FFS

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

239,581 mi
Last recorded239,581 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN476 FFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 239,581 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 236,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 236,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 231,373 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 231,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 229,107 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 229,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 222,162 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 222,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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N476 FFS is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 127,418 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N476 FFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N476 FFS registered?

N476 FFS is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N476 FFS safe to buy?

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