MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper ball joint dust cover has slight seepage of greese
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak x2
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat difficult to move for and aft but can move
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper ball joint dust cover has slight seepage of greese
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak x2
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat difficult to move for and aft but can move
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both illuminate when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis upper (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outer (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis upper (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front cross member corroded to excess at ends not in area
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by seat (5.2.6)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NOT STANDARD SUSPENSION ,WHEELS ,BRAKS .
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front brake caliper damp, but not leaking under pressure
rear suspension almost on bumpstops both sides
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front brake caliper damp, but not leaking under pressure
175/55x15 on front 185 60 15 tyres on rear.
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
175/55x15 on front 185 60 15 tyres on rear.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
surface rust noted to rear suspension components
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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CAB 399N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 CAB 399N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CAB 399N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.
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