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RJT 417R

1977 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,200 mi
Last recorded1,200 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Type 232,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 417R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 1,200 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 98,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front chassis/jacking point holed outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 95,390 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 94,968 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion started o/s/f inner wheel arch/ jacking point

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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RJT 417R is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 32,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJT 417R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJT 417R registered?

RJT 417R is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 January 1977.

Is RJT 417R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJT 417R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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