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R374 GMR

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,829 mi
Last recorded179,829 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 GMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 179,829 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 162,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 162,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 145,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 131,936 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 131,936 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 131,913 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2006 102,591 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R374 GMR is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 122,156 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 R374 GMR, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R374 GMR registered?

R374 GMR is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R374 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 GMR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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