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ExpiredMileage
20,484 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened offside cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
chassis and floor corroded
all tyres cracking no cords exposed
slight bind front brakes
slight play in steering joints
various under body surface corrosion but not effecting mot
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Tyres showing signs of sidewall cracking
Under trays fitted at time of inspection
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front axle beam corroded
n/s door step corroded
vehicle is in generaly poor condition underside
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front axle beam corroded
n/s door step corroded
vehicle is in generaly poor condition underside
Oil leak
corrosion on n/s outrigger/wheel arch and inner sill
lower engine nuts loose
wiper arms worn
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
corrosion on n/s outrigger/wheel arch and inner sill
lower engine nuts loose
rear cv boot split
wiper arms worn
inner cv boots split
surface corrosion around rear torsion tubes
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
clutch cable fitted incorrectly
fuel line fouling drive shafts
inner cv boots split
surface corrosion around rear torsion tubes
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
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PJD 879R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 48,857 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJD 879R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PJD 879R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 5 November 1976.
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