MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
n/s/ seat belt is difficult to fasten
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
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.
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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.
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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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