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Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Exhaust extending from rear bumper (hot)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust extending from rear bumper (hot)
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ESL 173 is a 1999 Volkswagen Microbus in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 11,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESL 173, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was ESL 173 registered?
ESL 173 is a 1999 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 24 September 1999.
Is ESL 173 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESL 173 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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