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ETA 797T

1998 Volkswagen Microbus

Beige Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,401 mi
Last recorded42,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 797T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,401 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 42,389 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,689 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,750 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 35,750 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 208,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

nearside floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front underbody step area corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front wheel arch corroded,but not a jagged edge

Fail 10 Jul 2006 208,833 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front floor corroded, but not within a prescribed area

offside front underbody step area corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front wheel arch corroded, but not a jagged edge

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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ETA 797T is a 1998 Volkswagen Microbus in Beige with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ETA 797T, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ETA 797T is a 1998 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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