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P143 OKE

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,720 mi
Last recorded149,720 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 OKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 149,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 142,266 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 142,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 132,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 122,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 115,679 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 115,679 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 107,340 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 107,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 98,927 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 91,747 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 91,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,690 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 76,768 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 76,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2005 67,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2005 67,668 miles

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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P143 OKE is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P143 OKE, 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 P143 OKE registered?

P143 OKE is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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