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P108 SFM

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,213 mi
Last recorded124,213 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 SFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 124,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 5 Oct 2011 123,264 miles

rear brake pipes have underseal sprayed all over them

Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,460 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 117,610 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 117,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 111,146 miles

both front shockers top bush slightly worn

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

could not check brake pipes properley due to excess underseal

front brakes slightly juddering

front discs slightly scored

Pass 1 Nov 2005 107,360 miles

advise front brake flexi hoses

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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P108 SFM is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 122,156 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 P108 SFM, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P108 SFM registered?

P108 SFM is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P108 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 SFM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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