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P744 KRJ

1996 Volkswagen Van

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,195 mi
Last recorded175,195 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Van162,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 KRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 175,195 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front no plate dirty,batt insecure,o/s wiper split.

Fail 1 Nov 2006 175,018 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 161,858 miles

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

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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P744 KRJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 162,084 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P744 KRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P744 KRJ registered?

P744 KRJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P744 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 KRJ 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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