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FGR 979S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Home

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,486 mi
Last recorded39,486 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGR 979S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,486 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 39,486 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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FGR 979S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Home in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGR 979S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FGR 979S?

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What year was FGR 979S registered?

FGR 979S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is FGR 979S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGR 979S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGR 979S have outstanding finance?

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