MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,637 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear side/stop lamp is slightly dim
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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PTU 255C is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 PTU 255C, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of PTU 255C?
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What year was PTU 255C registered?
PTU 255C is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 November 1976.
Is PTU 255C safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTU 255C shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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