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Both rear brake backplates corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Some general heavier corrosion areas underside
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both rear brake backplates corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Some general heavier corrosion areas underside
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Both rear brake backplates have heavier corrosion
General corrosion areas underside
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has perishing cracks in tread
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Drop arm securing nut loose (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake backplates have heavier corrosion
General corrosion areas underside
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has perishing cracks in tread
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Slight engine oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
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 Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
minor corrosion to front of chassis
slight oil leak
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine mounting bolt missing
exhaust mounting bracket broken but still fully secure
oil leak on engine
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine mounting bolt missing
exhaust mounting bracket broken but still fully secure
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MRV 138G is a 1969 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRV 138G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MRV 138G registered?
MRV 138G is a 1969 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1969.
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