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SMD 343S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,873 mi
Last recorded71,873 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMD 343S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,873 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,668 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

very oil greasy underneath making inspection difficult

Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,668 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very oil greasy underneath making inspection difficult

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,457 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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SMD 343S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 47,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMD 343S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMD 343S registered?

SMD 343S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 1977.

Is SMD 343S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMD 343S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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