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TCR 766T

1978 Volkswagen Unknown

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,351 mi
Last recorded51,351 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCR 766T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,351 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 51,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.25 (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front water tank bracket lose

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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TCR 766T is a 1978 Volkswagen Unknown in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCR 766T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCR 766T registered?

TCR 766T is a 1978 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is TCR 766T safe to buy?

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