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P674 RMR

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

149,072 mi
Last recorded149,072 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 RMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2011 149,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to NSR arch

Pass 16 Jan 2010 146,247 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

emissions on limit at fast idle

n/s headlamp condensation and poor pattern

Fail 12 Jan 2010 146,225 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

emissions on limit at fast idle

n/s headlamp condensation and poor pattern

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2009 144,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 144,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2009 144,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes well worn

engine misfire

front brake discs well worn

n/s/f tyre close to limit 215/60/15

o/s/f brake pads worn to limit

play in both front strut tops when jacked

Pass 24 Jan 2008 139,374 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 133,613 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 133,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 126,447 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 126,429 miles

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

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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P674 RMR is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 120,569 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 P674 RMR, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P674 RMR is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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