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Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers perished
wipers split
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers split
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount been repaired (3.1.9)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished
Corrosion to bottom on sill (drivers seat area)
Corrosion to under carriage
Near side seat has slight movement
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing Stalk (5.1.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corner (3.1.9)
Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished
Corrosion to under carriage
Near side seat has slight movement
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
gear oil leak
nearside washer jet aim
oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
gear oil leak
nearside washer jet aim
oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
gear oil leak
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
gear oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gear oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rubber deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rubber deteriorated
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front and rear numberplates slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
NSR shocker body worn through by handbrake cable but not affected in operation
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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E89 ECK is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 119,550 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E89 ECK, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E89 ECK is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 November 1987.
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