MOT Status
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81,889 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight play in o/s and n/s front king pins
Nearside Front king pin has play
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front king pin has play
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside wing mirror glass damaged
Oil leak
both front king pins have slight play
both rear leaf springs have surface corrosion
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
brake load sensing valve operation stiff
clutch noisy
exhaust supports in poor condition
front of cab corroded
rear axel has surface corrosion
starter motor insecure
wipers smearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside wing mirror glass damaged
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front king pins have slight play
both rear leaf springs have surface corrosion
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
brake load sensing valve operation stiff
clutch noisy
exhaust supports in poor condition
front of cab corroded
rear axel has surface corrosion
starter motor insecure
wipers smearing
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
water tank insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
water tank insecure
nearside rear inner tyre perrished
water tank insecure
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear inner tyre perrished
rear exhaust cracked
water tank insecure
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
rear brakes low
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C416 SFE is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 64,269 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C416 SFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C416 SFE registered?
C416 SFE is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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