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MNO 617J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,130 mi
Last recorded77,130 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNO 617J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

excess corrosion to centre crossmember & o/s chassis outrigger outside prescribed area.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

excess corrosion to centre crossmember & o/s chassis outrigger outside prescribed area.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s/r out of prescribed area.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,384 miles

noise at steering box/drop arm

o/s/f shock lower mount slight play.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

noise at steering box/drop arm

o/s/f shock lower mount slight play.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,737 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,815 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,685 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,765 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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MNO 617J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 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 T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MNO 617J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MNO 617J registered?

MNO 617J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is MNO 617J safe to buy?

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