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R255 NMR

1998 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 NMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2010

Nail in offside rear tyre

very little reserve travel on handbrake

offside towbar mounting missing

Fail 17 May 2010

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside towbar mounting missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 27 May 2009 202,090 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 182,497 miles

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 26 Jun 2008 182,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 6 Jul 2007
Fail 3 Jul 2007

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

Pass 9 May 2006 146,517 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 5 May 2006 146,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R255 NMR is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R255 NMR, 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

How do I check the history of R255 NMR?

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What year was R255 NMR registered?

R255 NMR is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R255 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 NMR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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