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RNR 896M

1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van54,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNR 896M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

This vehicle has been heavily welded and heavily under sealed.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

This vehicle has been heavily welded and heavily under sealed.

Pass 18 May 2010 80,085 miles

n/s/ seat belt is difficult to fasten

Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front near side brake disc is rusted

rear off side brake backplate is corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2009 80,074 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front near side brake disc is rusted

no warning light for the fog light in the cab

rear off side brake backplate is corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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RNR 896M is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 54,276 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNR 896M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNR 896M registered?

RNR 896M is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RNR 896M safe to buy?

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