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170,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear bumper end caps missing (ends are covered with suitable protection)
both rear bumper end caps missing (ends are covered with suitable protection)
Nearside inner and out sill corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Nearside Inner sill corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advance travel, parking brake lever,,, recommend attention
o/s and n/s rear engine compartment floors/inner wheel arches,, corroded,, recommend check
underside of vehicle, slight surface corrosion,, but generally in good condition
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advance, parking brake lever travel
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advance, parking brake lever travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sills slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust system in poor condition - some minor leaks - temporary repairs- recommend replacement
wiper blades in poor condition recommend replacement
exhaust system heavily corroded in poor condition - recommend replacement
exhaust blows
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust pipes heavily corroded - minor leak
uneven wear on offside front tyre - recommend replacement
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust system heavily corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f brake binding slightly.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise front and rear brake pipes corroded
advise front discs heavily lipped
advise front wipers split
advise main beam beam indication light not working
advise play both rear wheel bearings
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust system heavily corroded
offside front brake binding very slightly
slight coolant loss seen at resoivoir area
very slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
main beam indicator not working
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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E916 JOW is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E916 JOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E916 JOW is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 13 August 1987.
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