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88,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S wiper blade split
N/S/F seat base lose
N/S/F wheel arch/door step corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure
O/S/F brake flexi perishing
O/S/F inner cross member/front panel corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure
all cv boots perishing
both front brake pipes to front hoses slightly corroded
both inner sills corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure
both outer sills corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
lower parts of doors and outer sills covered in duck tape
slight corrosion on exhaust system
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
steering coupling starting to split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure both rear seat belts not bolted to vehicles mounting points (5.2.1a)
N/S wiper blade split
N/S/F seat base lose
N/S/F wheel arch/door step corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure
O/S/F brake flexi perishing
O/S/F inner cross member/front panel corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure
all cv boots perishing
both front brake pipes to front hoses slightly corroded
both inner sills corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure
both outer sills corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
lower parts of doors and outer sills covered in duck tape
slight corrosion on exhaust system
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
steering coupling starting to split
25 kg fluctuation on n/s/r brake
ALL TYRES NEAR/ON LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP 185/14C
FLAT SPOT ON CARB
FUEL FILTER TO CARB DIRTY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT
O/S/F INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED
O/S/F LOWER SEATBELT MOUNT FLEX'S, SUSPECT CORROSION, ADVISE SEATBELT REMOVAL AND INSP.
hole in n/s/f inner x-member
25 kg fluctuation on n/s/r brake
ALL TYRES NEAR/ON LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP 185/14C
FLAT SPOT ON CARB
FUEL FILTER TO CARB DIRTY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/S/F INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED
O/S/F LOWER SEATBELT MOUNT FLEX'S, SUSPECT CORROSION, ADVISE SEATBELT REMOVAL AND INSP.
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
hole in n/s/f inner x-member
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion on most body panels
general condition chassis corroded
minor crack in steering wheel
minor play in steering link arm end joints from box to idler
n/s/f h/lamp pattern poor even with new bulb, advise replacement h/lamp for next mot test
o/s and n/s outer and inner sills corroded through
o/s/f seat has broken spring pertruding though ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and has minor distortion in tread adrea 185/R14
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion on most body panels
general condition chassis corroded
minor crack in steering wheel
minor play in steering link arm end joints from box to idler
o/s and n/s outer and inner sills corroded through
o/s/f seat has broken spring pertruding though ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and has minor distortion in tread adrea 185/R14
185x14c
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal anti-slip pad worn
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
185x14c
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal anti-slip pad worn
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers seat back support has broken spring pertruding
sliding door, both outer sills , both front doors have rust holes that need covering
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers seat back support has broken spring pertruding
play in steering idler
sliding door, both outer sills , both front doors have rust holes that need covering
top o/s and n/s bump stops missing
ADVISE FANBELT ADJUST
ADVISE NEW N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT
ADVISE NEW STEERING IDLER PIN KIT
O/S SILL HOLED AS IS N/S/R ARCH (LOWER)
O/S/F TYRE LOW, N/S/R TYRE DEEP PERRISHING, O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW
advise new wiper blades
both front and rear brakes have inbalance
both rear lamps minor earth faults
front axle extensivly welded, o/s starting to blow on seams, will require axle in next few years
o/s h/lamp flat lines
o/s/f seatrbelt minor knicks
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISE FANBELT ADJUST
ADVISE NEW N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT
ADVISE NEW STEERING IDLER PIN KIT
O/S SILL HOLED AS IS N/S/R ARCH (LOWER)
O/S/F TYRE LOW, N/S/R TYRE DEEP PERRISHING, O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW
advise new wiper blades
both front and rear brakes have inbalance
both rear lamps minor earth faults
front axle extensivly welded, o/s starting to blow on seams, will require axle in next few years
o/s h/lamp flat lines
o/s/f seatrbelt minor knicks
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
headlight beam patterns poor
n/s and o/s inner and outer sills holed
n/s/f brake pipes corroding
o/s/f upper bump stop missing
oil leak at gearbox
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery semi insecure
both inner and outer sills holed
light perrishing to steering coupling
minor earth fault on rear lamps
n/s/f outer brake pipe corroding
o/s/f upper bumpstop missing
play in both n/s upper and lower front ball joints
rear wheel arches corroded
s/box leaking oil
vehicle stalls
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s outter sill starting to corrode.
o/s front jacking point corroding.
o/s outter sill starting to corrode.
o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode.
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s outter sill starting to corrode.
o/s front jacking point corroding.
o/s outter sill starting to corrode.
o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode.
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r arch corroding
o/s sill and rear arch corroded
o/s/r wheel slight bind
steering damper has play, advise replacement
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
advise n/s/f h/lamp reflector as intensity
fuel hose from fuel tank just showing signs of deterioration
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HKE 990L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HKE 990L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HKE 990L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1973.
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