MOT Status
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190,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings throttle pedal (6.1.B.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
fuel tank corroded.
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
fuel tank corroded.
brake pedal slightly worn
coolant leak from radiator hose at front
front discs rusty but safe
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
brake pedal slightly worn
coolant leak from radiator hose at front
front discs rusty but safe
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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E547 JJH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E547 JJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E547 JJH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1988.
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