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Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN N/S/F
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN N/S/F
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Structure and components corroded throughout
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front inner/outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front - valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front - valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
Offside Front brake pipe greased
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper damage (8.3.1d)
front suspension bump stops missing
Body has slight corrosion under body/ sills (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch x2 holes (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
Body has slight corrosion under body/ sills (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear service brake efficiency only just passes.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear service brake efficiency only just passes.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear floor/chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s sill is damaged
n/s/front bumper insure
oil leak
return spring broken on handbrake
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s sill is damaged
n/s/front bumper insure
oil leak
return spring broken on handbrake
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pedal antislip worn on edge
front sills corroded
offside seat belt cover missing
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pedal antislip worn on edge
front sills corroded
offside seat belt cover missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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P288 JWJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 202,948 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P288 JWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P288 JWJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 14 August 1996.
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