MOT Status
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96,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Steering arm slightly deformed but serviceable
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear floor pan slightly corroded
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Steering arm slightly deformed but serviceable
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear floor pan slightly corroded
Nearside Steeering arm slightly deformed but servicable
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steeering arm slightly deformed but servicable
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember over engine (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in engine compartment (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember over engine (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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CPM 979T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 CPM 979T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CPM 979T registered?
CPM 979T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1979.
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