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NBZ 883

1978 Volkswagen Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,849 mi
Last recorded16,849 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Van33,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 883
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes pitted/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood Cat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 14,765 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play marked in chalk (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 14,442 miles

vehicle has no chassis/vin number.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 14,427 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle has no chassis/vin number.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,259 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 13,251 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 5,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 1,195 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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NBZ 883 is a 1978 Volkswagen Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 33,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBZ 883, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBZ 883 registered?

NBZ 883 is a 1978 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is NBZ 883 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBZ 883 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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