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JRD 793L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,964 mi
Last recorded111,964 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 793L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,964 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 111,964 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 111,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,969 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 111,964 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 111,964 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

floor corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 111,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,964 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 111,964 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both upper and lower ball joint gaitors split

dampness to offside rear brake drum

surface corrotion to floor pan

Pass 4 Jul 2008 111,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 111,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 110,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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JRD 793L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 52,753 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 JRD 793L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JRD 793L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 19 April 1973.

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