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P49 BSB

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 BSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 99,799 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 99,799 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/S REAR BUMPSTOP MISSING

Nearside 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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P49 BSB is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 141,508 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 P49 BSB, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P49 BSB registered?

P49 BSB is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P49 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 BSB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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