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T247 LRN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT247 LRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 124,018 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 124,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 111,534 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

hand brake neads adjustment

Fail 18 Apr 2011 111,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

hand brake neads adjustment

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,601 miles

both front tyre outer walls getting perished

exhaust system getting corroded

front wishbone mounting bushes getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear shocker bushes getting worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,377 miles

handbrake travel lazy

nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls getting perished

offside front wishbone rear bush getting worn

radiator showing signs of leaking

rear beam front bushes getting worn

rear shocker mounts and bushes getting worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,029 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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T247 LRN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T247 LRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T247 LRN registered?

T247 LRN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T247 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T247 LRN shows 9 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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