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Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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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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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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