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32,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch inoperative offside turn (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder leaking brake light switch seal (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape
Oil leak
clutch biting point low
Brake pedal rubber well worn.
Nearside Rear Outer C/V gaiter perishing.
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak Engine oil leak.
Some corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and chassis rails.
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excessive lift play. (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pedal rubber well worn.
Nearside Rear Outer C/V gaiter perishing.
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak Engine oil leak.
Some corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and chassis rails.
coil loose and rubbing on fuel filter
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil loose and rubbing on fuel filter
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
slight bend in offside steering arm
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
battery insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
battery insecure
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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RCL 700M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 RCL 700M, 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 52 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 RCL 700M registered?
RCL 700M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 March 1974.
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