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ExpiredMileage
24,821 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
clutch pipe corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
clutch pipe corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
advise near sidefront out rigger rusted and holed
o/s wiper blade torn
there is 2 holes in the o/s sill
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s wiper blade torn
there is 2 holes in the o/s sill
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
O/s front and both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre sidewall is well worn
nearside front brake hose ferrule is thin but looks to be fresh metal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front brake hose ferrule is thin but looks to be fresh metal
radiator cooling hose deteriorating and starting to leak
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
exhaust oven hose and heat shield unit deteriorated and broken
nearside and offside front brakes have slight bind
nearside front wing mirror loose on mounting
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight free play
offside and nearside rear handbrake cable retaining clips deteriorated and broken
offside front brake disc in poor condition
offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
parking brake/brake fluid level warning lamp staying on
radiator/cooling hose loose and deteriorating,starting to leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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B391 KSX is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 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 B391 KSX, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B391 KSX is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 1985.
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