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OBA 207P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,449 mi
Last recorded64,449 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 207P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,974 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 95,974 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OBA 207P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBA 207P, 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 OBA 207P registered?

OBA 207P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OBA 207P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBA 207P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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