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EBY 373B

1997 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Microbus82,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 373B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,110 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight lift in front trunions

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,389 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight lift on front trunions

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 72,433 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,291 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,290 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,479 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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EBY 373B is a 1997 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 82,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBY 373B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EBY 373B is a 1997 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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