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ExpiredMileage
37,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Flexy brake hose perished and in poor condition
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrule
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft boot in poor condition
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrule
Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension lower than standard
Nearside Front Flexy brake hose perished and in poor condition
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrule
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft boot in poor condition
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrule
Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension lower than standard
Corrosion to NSR brake flexy hose ferrule
Corrosion to OSR brake flexy hose ferrule
Corrosion to OSR metal brake pipes x 2
NSF brake binding slightly
NSF flexy brake hose perished & in poor condition
OSR brake performance slightly poor
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Corrosion to NSR brake flexy hose ferrule
Corrosion to OSR brake flexy hose ferrule
Corrosion to OSR metal brake pipes x 2
NSF brake binding slightly
NSF flexy brake hose perished & in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OSR brake performance slightly poor
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play in
N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition
N/S/R outer CV gaitor split
O/S parking brake performance poor
O/S/F shock absorber damp
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play in
N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition
N/S/R outer CV gaitor split
O/S parking brake performance poor
O/S/F shock absorber damp
Both N/S/F ball joint rubbers in poor condition
Both rear brake flexi ferrurles in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear outer cv gaitor deteriated
O/S/F bottom ball joint rubber in poor condition
Offside Front Upper ball joint rubber in poor condition
Offside Front shock absorber damp
Slight play in N/S/F inner track rod end
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Slight play in steering damper bushes
Wipers poor
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/S/F upper suspension ball joint rubber in poor condition
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Screen washers poor
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/S/F upper suspension ball joint rubber in poor condition
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Screen washers poor
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Batteries not secured
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Drag link to steering pivot ball joint rubber in poor condition
Front suspension bump stops not fitted
N/S track rod end rubber in poor condition
O/S/F shocker slightly damp
O/S/F upper ball joint rubber in poor condition
Rear fog lamp not fitted
Screen wipers poor
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Slight play in steering system
Steering damper rubber bush to steering pivot in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion of lower body work areas. Sills,front step sections & under floor pans. Not within prescribed areas at time of testing.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside & nearside headlamp reflectors corroding on lower edges.
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RTA 443M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTA 443M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RTA 443M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 July 1974.
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