MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,051 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators slightly discoloured all faded (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
exhaust leaking on manifold flange (offside rear cylinder) stud missing
front seat belt attachment prescribed areas repaired
front valance/crossmember in poor condition/corroded
inner sills patch repaired
nearside and offside inner rear wheelarches/sill closing panels patch repaired
numerous welded patch repairs to underside
offside front brake binding slightly
offside outer sill deteriorated/corroded
offside rear tyre worn on shoulders
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
windscreen wipers do not self park
Direction indicators slightly discoloured all faded (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
exhaust leaking on manifold flange (offside rear cylinder) stud missing
front seat belt attachment prescribed areas repaired
front valance/crossmember in poor condition/corroded
inner sills patch repaired
nearside and offside inner rear wheelarches/sill closing panels patch repaired
numerous welded patch repairs to underside
offside front brake binding slightly
offside outer sill deteriorated/corroded
offside rear tyre worn on shoulders
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
windscreen wipers do not self park
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight exhaust leak, stud from head misssing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
slight exhaust leak, stud from head misssing
surface corrosion on inner and outer sills
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
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HEG 398N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 HEG 398N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HEG 398N registered?
HEG 398N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 February 1975.
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