MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member area (2.2.C.1h)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
holes outside prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking Brake master cylinder has a leak from seals at front to brake pedal linkage (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Temporary ignition switch fitted
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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LJO 791S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 LJO 791S, 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 48 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 LJO 791S registered?
LJO 791S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 April 1978.
Is LJO 791S safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJO 791S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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