MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ON LIMIT NOW (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ON LIMIT NOW (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake load valve stiff
corrosion to nearside & offside inner outer sill area's
corrosion to nearside front & offside front inner wheel arch area's
corrosion to rear chassis
corrosion to rear cross member
corrosion to rear wheel arch area's
corrosion to rear wheel arch area's
nearside front bumper corner loose
nearside side door corroding
offside rear bumper end cap missing
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating
nearside & offside rear chassis rail corroding behind rear wheels
nearside front bumper corner damaged
nearside front to rear inner & outer sill areas corroded
offside front door corroded
offside front to rear inner & outer sill areas
various oil leaks around engine areas
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill areas marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating
nearside & offside rear chassis rail corroding behind rear wheels
nearside front bumper corner damaged
nearside front to rear inner & outer sill areas corroded
offside front door corroded
offside front to rear inner & outer sill areas
various oil leaks around engine areas
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear lamp unit is damaged
offside rear tyre is worn unevenly on the inner edge
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
nearside rear lamp is cracked
offside front bumper corner insecure
oil leak from engine area
play in both inner steering rack arm ball joints
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
nearside rear lamp is cracked
offside front bumper corner insecure
oil leak from engine area
play in both inner steering rack arm ball joints
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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R257 MWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R257 MWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R257 MWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 May 1998.
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