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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler pin (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front steering pin slight play
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Front both front flexy pipes starting to crack
slight play in steering arm bush
Front both front flexy pipes starting to crack
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight play in steering arm bush
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/side rear tyre side wall cracking
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
ns upper cab light nw
both wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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ELM 483Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 57,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ELM 483Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ELM 483Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 August 1983.
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