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R816 FDS

1997 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 FDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009
Pass 14 Feb 2008 123,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 123,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 119,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 108,408 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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R816 FDS is a 1997 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R816 FDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R816 FDS?

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What year was R816 FDS registered?

R816 FDS is a 1997 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R816 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 FDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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