MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nsr brake ferrule rusty
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)
nsr brake ferrule rusty
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
offside tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsr drive shaft gaiter split
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nsr drive shaft gaiter split
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nsr tyre cracking inner wall
osf inner & outer chassis rail corroded
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OEC 243L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEC 243L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OEC 243L registered?
OEC 243L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 August 1972.
Is OEC 243L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEC 243L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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