MOT Status
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160,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With side and stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With side and stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With side and stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With side and stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
All 4x Tyres slightly cracking or perishing
Corrosion to Nsr and Osr fuel take support panel
Front Windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Brake pads crumbling, Adv replacement
Offside Rear Fuel cap seal slightly cracking or perishing
offside rear fuel tank support corroded
rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
corrosion to offside rear fuel take support panel
rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R position lamp is slightly affected by the use of another lamp
chip in windscreen
non commercial tyres fitted
some imbalance on rear brakes (25kg fluctuation on O/S/R brake)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (very slight) (1.1.A.3f)
all wheel bearings have slight play
non commercial tyres fitted
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all wheel bearings have slight play
brake pedal anti slip starting to wear
fuel feed hose to pump perishing
advise better securing of battery
advise sealing around n/s/f seatbelt mount
fuel feed pipe to pump starting to perrish
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s wiper blade smearing
Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
n/s/r outer and inner cv boots cracking
o/s/r outer and inner cv boots cracking
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
o/s/r seat belt fraying on outer edges
rear lamps minor earth fault whem signals operated
advise de-adjusting clutch cable
advise new n/s wiper blade
air leak on n/s of inlet
brake pedal anti-slip mat wearing on edge
n/s r/cover gasket weaping
advise better load bearing washers on front seats
advise better securing of n/s/r fuel pipe from filter to n/s f.i rail
fuel cap seal perrishing
fuel feed pipe from tank to f.i pump starting to split
minor corrosion forming under o/s/f seatbelt load bearing plate
n/s/f inner arch step holed
slight o/s/f service brake warp
slight perrishing on steering coupling
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise better load bearing washers on front seats
advise better securing of n/s/r fuel pipe from filter to n/s f.i rail
fuel cap seal perrishing
fuel feed pipe from tank to f.i pump starting to split
minor corrosion forming under o/s/f seatbelt load bearing plate
n/s/f inner arch step holed
slight o/s/f service brake warp
slight perrishing on steering coupling
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake pedal return assist spring broken no bind evident and pedal returning fully at time of test
advise new steering coupling(perrished)
advise replacement of steering idler pin
draglink balljoint slight play(rearmost)
idler pin on axel has play.
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NOJ 283M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOJ 283M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NOJ 283M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 August 1973.
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