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J43 SBM

1992 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,560 mi
Last recorded48,560 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 SBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,560 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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J43 SBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J43 SBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J43 SBM registered?

J43 SBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J43 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J43 SBM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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