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34,605 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body/cab various holes caused by corrosion, not structural
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
In cab engine cover not secure
Nearside Front Headlamp output on dipped beam reduced
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not routed correctly
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg corroded with 30cm of rear most leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear upper shock mounting repairs covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Reverse light/s not working
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to unlock (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel holed within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis holed around shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel holed within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers do not clear (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake servo build up slow
Front cab/body various holes caused by corrosion. none effecting security or strength
In cab engine cover not secure
Nearside Front Headlamp output dim on dip beam
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Seatbelt buckle not routed correctly round seat base
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded within 30cm of rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear upper shock mount welding repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Reverse light/s not working
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear diff has oil leak
rear floor boards in poor condition
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel arch has corrosion hole
Nearside floor pan has corrosion
Offside Front door step has corrosion hole
Offside Front floor pan has corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
body out riggers corroded
engine oil leak
general underside surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front steering linkage rubbers perishing
Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front track rod ball joint rubber perishing
Nearside Front wheel arch has corrosion hole
Nearside floor pan has corrosion
Offside Front door step has corrosion hole
Offside Front floor pan has corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
body out riggers corroded
engine oil leak
general underside surface corrosion
rear diff has oil leak
rear floor boards in poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion holes on inner and outer wheel arch
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top damper fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
corrosion holes in both front step sills
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower fixing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion holes on inner and outer wheel arch
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top damper fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
corrosion holes in both front step sills
Front Corrosion holes in both front wheel arches
General underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Chassis leg damaged by shock bolt (crushed) still holds its structual integrity
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion holes in both front body sill panels by wheel arch
general underside corrosion
corrosion holes in both front wheel arches
general underside corrosion
Offside Rear damper dust shield corroding
corrosion holes in both front wheel arches
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pins not locked into outer brake pad (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear damper dust shield corroding
corrosion holes in both front wheel arches
cracking in offside front tyre side wall
general underside corrosion
heavy cracking/perishing on nearside front tyre side wall
all tyres splitting and worn
corrosion holes at bottom of nearside front arch
corrosion holes at bottom of offside arch
floor panel above gearbox is adrift
general underside corrosion
nearside rear brakes slightly bind
offside rear tyres on approx. 2.5mm
slight play in front anti -roll bar bush`s
corrosion hole in both front step sills
corrosion on chassis
corrosion on nearside front rear wheel arch
fluid on steering box
nearside front tyre perishing
nearside track arm dust boots perishing
offside rear inner tyre wearing low on inner edge
suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion holes in front step sills.
general light corrosion on chassis
general light corrosion on suspension
nearside front tyre side wall perishing.
offside front brake hose perishing.
offside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in steering column.
corrosion holes in both front sill panels under doors.
cracking in rear tyre treads. ,
general corrosion on chassis.
nearside front tyre side wall perishing.
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.
corrosion on n/s step sill.
general under side corrosion.
tape around o/s seat belt stalk.
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
corrosion on n/s step sill.
general under side corrosion.
tape around o/s seat belt stalk.
30% rear brake imbalance
30% rear brake imbalance
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
blue smoke emitted slightly
exhaust pipes / flanges / silencer corroded
front brake discs surfaces slightly
lower gearbox plate corroded
near side front under tray slightly insecure
off side live stock wood floor area [ by door ] woodworn???
off side rear inner tyre treads worn slightly unevenly??
reverse lamps inoperative
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
blue smoke emitted slightly
exhaust pipes / flanges / silencer corroded
front brake discs surfaces slightly
lower gearbox plate corroded
near side front under tray slightly insecure
off side live stock wood floor area [ by door ] woodworn???
reverse lamps inoperative
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
engine oil level very low /service???tyre pressures look low???
footbrake slightly spongy inoperation???free travel
near side drop door ramp lower pivot grease nipples missing???
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
blue/black smoke emitted exhaust slightly
drag link ball joints gaiters split
engine oil level low.
fuel tank slighly damp top area???
off side front brake binds slightly
screen washers fail too operate / at times???
wood worm live stock area slightly off side front outer area
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
blue/black smoke emitted exhaust slightly
drag link ball joints gaiters split
engine oil level low.
fuel tank slighly damp top area???
wood worm live stock area slightly off side front outer area
Oil leak
string near side body likely danger too other road users
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake load valve leaks fluid very slightly. †both front brake discs slightly corroded
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C879 RFP is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 C879 RFP, 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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C879 RFP is a 1986 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 May 1986.
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