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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front shock damp
Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall worn low inner edge on limit
Offside Front bottom ball joint boot perished
Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge on limit
both rear outer sill corroded
Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front shock damp
Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall worn low inner edge on limit
Offside Front bottom ball joint boot perished
Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge on limit
both rear outer sill corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres worn on edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
front number plate cracked
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre bald inner edge close to limit
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre tread depth nearing wear indicators
Nearside rear wiper blade split
Nearside reverse light not working
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front wiper blade split
Slight movement at nearside front steering track rod
Slight movement at offside front steering track rod
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre tread depth nearing wear indicators
Nearside rear wiper blade split
Nearside reverse light not working
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front wiper blade split
Slight movement at nearside front steering track rod
Slight movement at offside front steering track rod
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
slight play in steering rack
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
slight play in steering rack
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T400 JRR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T400 JRR, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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T400 JRR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 1999.
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