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J429 PBM

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

218,419 mi
Last recorded218,419 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 PBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 218,419 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 218,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2007 215,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 198,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 198,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J429 PBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J429 PBM, 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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J429 PBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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