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C297 HBA

1986 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Diesel 2355cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

274,804 mi
Last recorded274,804 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Lt73,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 HBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,355cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 274,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 274,804 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 273,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

o/s and n/s rear axle bump stops perished

Pass 20 Feb 2018 272,203 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 272,183 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to back panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to back panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 270,939 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Oil leak Possible oil / fluid leak near engine. Cannot be fully inspected. Advise further investigation. ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 270,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Oil leak Possible oil / fluid leak near engine. Cannot be fully inspected. Advise further investigation. ()

Various brake pipes corroded. Advise further inspection.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 266,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 264,560 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 264,560 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 264,339 miles

BODY WORK HOLE/CORRODED VARIOUS

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

Pass 16 Feb 2013 260,905 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 260,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION UNDER AND AROUND VAN VARIOUS

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER ARCH CLOSE TO SEAT BELT MOUNTS CORRODING AND WEAK

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 2 Feb 2012 257,981 miles

CORROSION UNDER AND AROUND VAN VARIOUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 255,841 miles

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

Fail 2 Feb 2011 255,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 250,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 247,355 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 247,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 245,757 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 245,757 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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C297 HBA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,355cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 73,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C297 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C297 HBA is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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