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P3 FCM

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Purple Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,069 mi
Last recorded249,069 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 FCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 249,069 miles

slight play from steering rack arms

Fail 20 Jul 2011 249,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE LOWER PANEL DISTORTED BUT NOT SERIOULSY AFFECTING VEHICLE STRENGTH

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

POOR REPAIR TO NEARSIDE BODYWORK

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Apr 2007 238,332 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 224,958 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 224,958 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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P3 FCM is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Purple with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 P3 FCM, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P3 FCM registered?

P3 FCM is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is P3 FCM safe to buy?

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