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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in corrosion protection (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in corrosion protection (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in corrosion protection (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion to offside front floor.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
corrosion to offside front floor.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limit on inside edge
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort only recording 50 kg and binding / offside recording 200kg (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort only recording 60kg / offside recorded 150kg (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limit on inside edge
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISE Offside (rear end ) of inner sill corroded in non prescribed area
ADVISE Oil leaks from engine and gearbox.
offside outer sill corroded and holed in non prescribed area
slight oil leaks from engine and from gearbox
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside outer sill corroded and holed in non prescribed area
slight oil leaks from engine and from gearbox
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISE Paint blistering in various places,some surface corrosion starting to appear.
ADVISE Slight play in rear drag link end and centre steering idler,
Oil leak
front valance slightly corroded
offside steering arm bent slightly
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NMX 860L is a 1972 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMX 860L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NMX 860L registered?
NMX 860L is a 1972 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 October 1972.
Is NMX 860L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NMX 860L shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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