MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrossion/repairs to front axle, off side sill (centre and rear sections)
extensive repairs to both front steps, front outriggers, near side sill and rear panel
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrossion/repairs to front axle, off side sill (centre and rear sections)
extensive repairs to both front steps, front outriggers, near side sill and rear panel
corrosion forming underside and repaired extsensively
metal pipes corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
metal pipes corroded
corrosion forming underside and repaired extsensively
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside rear cv boot deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion on offside sill is not in any prescribed area. Distortion on one crossmember also outside prescribed area.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion of various under body panels and parts
n/s rear wing panel has sharp edges on outer panel
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion of various under body panels and parts
n/s rear wing panel has sharp edges on outer panel
Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f brake hose slightley twisted
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EYM 789M is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYM 789M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EYM 789M is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.
Is EYM 789M safe to buy?
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