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74,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in both rear wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.50% vol. (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill by rear jacking point. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill by front and rear jacking points. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear sills (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)
Front all seat belt show slight fraying.
all brake lines show corrosion.
rubber brake hoses coated/worn
undertrays fitted. previous welding repairs carried out
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear,main feed (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Hub/axle,as marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Hub/axle,as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion on all prescribed areas
Corrosion on front/rear subframes,suspension and brake components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wheel slightly binding
Previously welded
Seat belts frayed
Corrosion on brake pipes and flexy hose ends.
Seatbelts frayed
Undertrays fitted
previous welding repairs carried out.
1.slight fraying of n/s and o/s seatbelts. 2.previous welding/repairs on outer sill areas. 3.corrosion on all brake unions and ferulles. 4.advise replace of original fitment brake hoses. 5.slight brake bind on both front wheels.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
1.slight fraying of n/s and o/s seatbelts. 2.previous welding/repairs on outer sill areas. 3.corrosion on all brake unions and ferulles. 4.advise replace of original fitment brake hoses. 5.slight brake bind on both front wheels.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
undertays(metal)corroded. extensive welding repairs carried out. wheel bind on os/f front wheel. n/s rear wheel deust cover centre missing.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear chassis corroded.
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside rear chassis corroded.
slight binding on offside front brake advise attention to handbrake only 20% 16% is a pass
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
battery insecure
general corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle
slight wear in steering mechanism
slight wear in steering mechanism
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
battery insecure
general corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle
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NWJ 817R is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NWJ 817R, 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.
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NWJ 817R is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1976.
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