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MRY 228P

1976 Volkswagen Microbus

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,378 mi
Last recorded58,378 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Microbus63,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRY 228P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 58,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,867 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,410 miles

Offside rear handbrake cable outer casing slightly damaged

Slight play in steering idler(steering box)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,017 miles

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

steering idler slight play

Pass 31 May 2012 55,935 miles

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

slight play in idler arm bush

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,322 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2005 52,311 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 52,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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MRY 228P is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRY 228P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRY 228P registered?

MRY 228P is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 11 March 1976.

Is MRY 228P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRY 228P shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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