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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear vehicle structure repair
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at cross beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy and offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on inside to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front inner wheel arch corroded in area of seat mount
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front inner wheel arch corroded in area of seat mount
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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DKR 971T is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 54,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKR 971T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DKR 971T registered?
DKR 971T is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 June 1979.
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