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P740 CJR

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,124 mi
Last recorded208,124 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 CJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 208,124 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 189,284 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 189,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 183,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 167,702 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 157,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P740 CJR is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P740 CJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P740 CJR registered?

P740 CJR is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P740 CJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 CJR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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