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P214 JSP

1997 Volkswagen Pick Up

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,184 mi
Last recorded120,184 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up92,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 JSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2008 120,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 120,184 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 120,177 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,079 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,079 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 101,335 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 101,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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P214 JSP is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 92,194 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P214 JSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P214 JSP registered?

P214 JSP is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P214 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 JSP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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