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J428 TBM

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,897 mi
Last recorded216,897 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 TBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 216,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 216,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 216,878 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2009 214,658 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 214,632 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 211,050 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 211,006 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s windscreen cracked

slight oil leak at steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2006 207,382 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J428 TBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,142 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 J428 TBM, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J428 TBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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