MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,761 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front o/s and n/s lower steps corroded
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)
Rear crossmember corroded
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front o/s and n/s lower steps corroded
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)
Rear crossmember corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspensions corroding.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspensions corroding.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Near side door handle sticking.
Underbody and engine compartment floor panels corroding.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Near side door handle sticking.
Underbody and engine compartment floor panels corroding.
Suspension corroded.
Underbody corroded out of prescribed areas.
all shock absorber outer casings corroded
all steering arm securing nuts corroded
belly pan prevents examination of entire vehicle structure
excessive corrosion throughout vehicle frame {not excessive in prescibed areas}
front axle corroded {not excessive}
metal ferrules of flexible hoses corroded
steel wheel rims corroded
welded repair to n/s/f seat belt mounting prescribed area
battery insecure
n/s/r chassis leg excessively corroded near engine mounting
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
all shock absorber outer casings corroded
all steering arm securing nuts corroded
battery insecure
belly pan prevents examination of entire vehicle structure
excessive corrosion throughout vehicle frame {not excessive}
front axle corroded { not excessive }
metal ferrules of flexible brake hoses corroded
n/s/r chassis leg corroded
steel wheel rims corroded
welded repair to n/s/f seat belt mounting corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion offside rear inner sill
corrosion rear cross member
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion across rear cross member
corrosion offside rear inner sill
CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES UNIONS AND FERRULES
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.
Corrosion to front axle & steering components.
Exhaust system corroded.
N/s wing mirror missing.
Passenger wiper split.
Rear shock absorber casings corroded.
Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.
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ELR 383T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELR 383T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ELR 383T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 1979.
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