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M197 SKR

1995 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Lt129,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 SKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 143,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 143,138 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 May 2006 142,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 142,673 miles

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

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

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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M197 SKR is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 129,558 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 M197 SKR, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M197 SKR registered?

M197 SKR is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M197 SKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 SKR shows 4 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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