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165,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Requires To Replace (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 275.35.R 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Requires To Replace (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 275.35.R 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view requires to replace (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing
Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 275.35.R 21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view requires to replace (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing
Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 275.35.R 21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing
Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 255.45.R 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Engine oil level low
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Fuel tank cover missing
Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 255.45.R 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre cut deep however unable to see cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear seat belt twisted (no rear seats installed)
Offside Front Undertray not fully secure underbody tray damaged but not likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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1988 JC is a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2019 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 45,972 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1988 JC, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 1988 JC registered?
1988 JC is a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 February 2019.
Is 1988 JC safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1988 JC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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