MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on front axle and roll bar on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced engine mounting fixing point to chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on front axle and roll bar on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front outer step corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front jacking point corroded but not near any suspension mountings or seat belt mounting points
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front jacking point corroded but not near any suspension mountings or seat belt mounting points
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in steering idler arm
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear brakes noisey when spun
slight play in steering idler arm
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r shocker damp
slight movement on steering joint
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r shocker damp
slight movement on steering joint
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
offside rear inner driveshaft boot split
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
offside rear inner driveshaft boot split
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear handbrake low
offside rear inner driveshaft boot split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear handbrake low
offside rear inner driveshaft boot split
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
handbrake travel getting long
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
handbrake travel getting long
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight bind on offside front brake
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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FNB 797V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FNB 797V, 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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FNB 797V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 August 1979.
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