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ExpiredMileage
69,254 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember between chassic near axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor front crossmember area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle tubes corroaded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member and floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
general corrosion underside of vehicle
vehicle undersealed
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (5.2.6)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front cross member corroded
underside has been undersealed and corroded
underside of vehicle at rear generally corroded close to body mounts
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay (1.9.2a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside outer (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front on inner wheel arches also very muddy (5.2.6)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front cross member corroded
oil leak
underside has been under sealed and corroded
underside off vehicle at rear generally corroded close to body mounts
Both front inner wheel arches corroded close to seat belt mounts
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Oil leak (2.2.C.1c)
Under side of vehicle general corrosion
Both front inner wheel arches corroded close to seat belt mounts
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Oil leak (2.2.C.1c)
Under side of vehicle general corrosion
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
centre undertrays fitted
general corrosion on vehicle
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wiring to horn (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
centre undertrays fitted
general corrosion on vehicle
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front cross member corroded but has been underseled
offside rear jacking point has damage close on sill
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
general corrosion on the underside of vehicle
oil leak
some corrosion on offside of engine bay
there is under seal covering some components on the underside
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
general corrosion on the underside of vehicle
oil leak
some corrosion on offside of engine bay
there is under seal covering some components on the underside
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside engine mount corroded
slight play in steering box
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front 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)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front and rear outer sill repaired by weld
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
advise corrosion to rear cross member
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
advise nearside rear drive shaft boot split
advise offside rear drive shaft bolt loose and one sheered off
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
advise nearside rear drive shaft boot split
advise offside rear drive shaft bolt loose and one sheered off
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
advise advanced under vehicle corrosion
advise corrosion to nearside front around floor pan
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LCX 890N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 LCX 890N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LCX 890N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 1975.
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