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NKE 390P

1976 Volkswagen Microbus

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Microbus63,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKE 390P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,523 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre slightly low tread on edge [ 185/65/15/92T ]

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 118,598 miles

Alot of surface rust on & under vehicle.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 118,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Alot of surface rust on & under vehicle.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 118,598 miles

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

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

vehicle underside very rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2011 118,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,598 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 118,598 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 118,598 miles

corrosion in floor pan not load bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 118,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in floor pan not load bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2008 118,598 miles

rear floor corroded but not load bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2008 118,598 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear floor corroded but not load bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2007 118,572 miles

o/s and n/s rear floor corroded but not considered to a supporting panel

Fail 14 Jul 2007 118,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear floor corroded but not considered to be a supporting panel

Pass 28 Jun 2006 117,737 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 117,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NKE 390P is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKE 390P, 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.

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NKE 390P is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 March 1976.

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