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MPR 498W

1981 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,986 mi
Last recorded77,986 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPR 498W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 77,986 miles

THE BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARM BUSHES ARE SHOWING SLIGHT WEAR.

THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGER IS BADLY CORRODED.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT ANDOFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYREWALLS ARE PERISHING.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT INNERWING PANEL IS SHOWING SOME CORROSION.

THE OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS IS STARTING TO CORRODE AROUND THE TOP OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING.

THE REAR CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER IS SHOWING SOME CORROSION.

THE RER BRAKE LOAD VALVE MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREAIS SHOWING SOME CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED TO BE EXCESSIVE.

THE STEERING PIVOT POINT IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THERE IS SOME SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

Fail 28 Oct 2006 77,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes are binding slightly

nearside front chassis outrigger is badly corroded

rear chassis crossmember is corroded

the offside front,offside rear outer and both nearside rear tyres are badly perished

the offside rear chassis is starting to corrode arond the top shock absorber mounting

Fail 5 Sep 2006 77,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

THE NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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MPR 498W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 61,075 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPR 498W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MPR 498W registered?

MPR 498W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 January 1981.

Is MPR 498W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPR 498W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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