MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear electric fuel pump insecure
o/s/f tyre age cracks in side wall
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/f tyre age cracks in side wall
all front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated
foreign numberplates fitted to the vehicle
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated
foreign numberplates fitted to the vehicle
HAND BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST PASSED MINIMUM LIMIT
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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BRP 246S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRP 246S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BRP 246S?
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What year was BRP 246S registered?
BRP 246S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is BRP 246S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BRP 246S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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