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P893 UFB

1971 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,249 mi
Last recorded138,249 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Sharan106,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 UFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 138,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 132,562 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both steering rack boots perishing

engine oil leak

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 11 Sep 2007 127,630 miles

1.o/s/r seat removed †2.steering rack gaitors perished †3.engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2007 127,579 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r seat has been removed

steering rack gaitors heavily perished

Pass 5 Sep 2006 122,133 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre on limit

play in o/s track rod end on limit

steering rack gaitors heavily perished

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 19 Sep 2005 116,338 miles

n/s/f track rod end has play

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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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P893 UFB is a 1971 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P893 UFB, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P893 UFB registered?

P893 UFB is a 1971 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P893 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P893 UFB 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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