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70,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler neck rubber perished
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler neck rubber perished
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance area both sides inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT TIE BARS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN
HEADLIGHTS HAVE MASKS FITTED
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT TIE BARS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN
HEADLIGHTS HAVE MASKS FITTED
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
EXHAUST IS BLOWING
FRONT BRAKES ARE SLOW TO RELEASE
HEAD LIGHT MASKS ARE FITTED
HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS POOR
OIL LEAKS
Offside Front STEP ANTI-SLIP PAD IS INSECURE
Offside Front Upper SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER IS PERISHED
TIE BAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED
HEAD LAMP MASKS FITTED
Oil leak ()
TIE BAR BUSHES FITTED
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)
HEAD LAMP MASKS FITTED
Oil leak ()
TIE BAR BUSHES FITTED
EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING
HEAD LIGHT MASKS FITTED
HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR
N/S FRONT TYRE IS PERISHED
O/S OUTER BOX SECTION IS RUSTED
O/S SILL IS CORRODED AND REPAIRED
OIL LEAKS
Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)
TIE BAR BUSHES ARE PERISHED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)
EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING
HEAD LIGHT MASKS FITTED
HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR
N/S FRONT TYRE IS PERISHED
O/S OUTER BOX SECTION IS RUSTED
O/S SILL IS CORRODED AND REPAIRED
OIL LEAKS
Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)
TIE BAR BUSHES ARE PERISHED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system is corroded and blowing
front tyre bars mounting bushes are perished and worn
various bady panels corroded
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
exhaust is corroded and blowing
front brakes are binding slightly
front tie bars mounting bushes are perished
o/s head lamp unit is damp inside
o/s head light focus is poor
o/s sill corroded and repaired
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
offside sill corroded/repaired
various areas of welding repairs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
offside sill corroded/repaired
nearside front tyre cracking
rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre cracking
rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front brake starting to bind
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tpo ball joint boot split
surface corrotion on body parts suspention unites
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JBP 418X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBP 418X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JBP 418X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 1982.
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