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R305 HMR

1997 Volkswagen T4

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,530 mi
Last recorded102,530 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen T4151,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 HMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,530 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,798 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,591 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,944 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in steering

Fail 27 Mar 2014 62,944 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 60,123 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,967 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,943 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 47,907 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T4?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
4,203
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) not working 46
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R305 HMR is a 1997 Volkswagen T4 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 151,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T4 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R305 HMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T4 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R305 HMR registered?

R305 HMR is a 1997 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R305 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 HMR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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