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NMA 252T

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,571 mi
Last recorded86,571 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 252T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,360 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,352 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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NMA 252T is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMA 252T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NMA 252T registered?

NMA 252T is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is NMA 252T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 252T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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