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237,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear o/s and n/s chassis in a rusty conditon
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear o/s and n/s chassis in a rusty conditon
underbody/chassis etc rear in a dry rusty condition
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling top wish bone worn groove in tyre wall (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling top wish bone worn groove in tyre wall (5.2.3 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody/chassis etc rear in a dry rusty condition
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
wax oil to chassis to floor
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with cryon inner outer sills large hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer marked with cryon yellow door step req panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underbody req wax oil grease now all main chassi
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY CHANGE NOW (2.1.3 (b) (i))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS ALL INNER PANEL WORK REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE WHEEL ARTCH INNER PANEL HAS SMALL HOLE O/S/F LOWER INNER WHEEL ARTCH TO OUTER WHEEL ARTCH LOOKS WEAK CLENAN REPAIR HAS NESSASARY.
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY CHANGE NOW (2.1.3 (b) (i))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS ALL INNER PANEL WORK REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE WHEEL ARTCH INNER PANEL HAS SMALL HOLE O/S/F LOWER INNER WHEEL ARTCH TO OUTER WHEEL ARTCH LOOKS WEAK CLENAN REPAIR HAS NESSASARY.
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front pads worn low
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front pads worn low
nearside rear floor corroding
offside outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
foot steps corroded
offside front inner sill corroded
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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164 ORA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 164 ORA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 164 ORA registered?
164 ORA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 1988.
Is 164 ORA safe to buy?
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