MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine does not idle for long before cutting out
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Reverse lamps not working
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Engine does not idle for long before cutting out
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Reverse lamps not working
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Front Slight play in steering idler on front axle
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Slight play in steering idler on front axle
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
vehicle belly pans fitted not allowing inspection of underneath vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter split
offside front wheel arch/lower panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter split
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
offside front wheel arch/lower panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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MJJ 749L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 MJJ 749L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MJJ 749L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 October 1972.
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