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E429 GJX

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

160,854 mi
Last recorded160,854 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 GJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2006 160,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front flexis cracking boarderline

both front wheels binding slightly

condition of body work

condition of near side front and near side rear tyre walls

general corrosion all under vehicle

grease to all brake pipes

oil leak

slight play in near side front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2006 160,561 miles

all brake pipes have been previously coated in grease

nearside steering idler slightly worn

offside seat torn but secure

rear inner wings are corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2006 160,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes have been previously coated in grease

arches and nearside step are corroded

nearside steering idler slightly worn

offside seat torn but secure

rear inner wings are corroded

rear valances,nearside step,sills,paintwork is generally corroded

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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E429 GJX is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 129,942 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 E429 GJX, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E429 GJX registered?

E429 GJX is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E429 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E429 GJX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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