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FRB 390H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,179 mi
Last recorded19,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 390H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front underwing corroded but not inload bearing point

Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion offside under wing but not in load bearing point

Pass 18 Jul 2009 19,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all underside of body and suspension heavily undersealed and greased

nearside rear brake back plate corroded but not to excess

offside inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2009 19,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all underside of body and suspension heavily undersealed and greased

nearside rear brake back plate corroded but not to excess

offside inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,992 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

extensive welding throughout vehicle. all welding from inside

Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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FRB 390H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRB 390H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRB 390H?

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What year was FRB 390H registered?

FRB 390H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 January 1970.

Is FRB 390H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 390H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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