MOT Status
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40,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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vehicle has been under sealed heavily
vehicle has been heavily undersealed all over
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
vehicle has been heavily undersealed all over
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Underseal throughout underbody
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Corosion to front & rear brake pipe & hose ferrules
Corosion to front shock absorbers
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
General corosion throughout underbody
Underseal to throughout underbody
underneath vehicle has metal fatigue and corrosion to 90% of the floor panels
underneath vehicle to the offside front there are numberous holes (but does not adversly affect the brakes or steering)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
underneath vehicle has metal fatigue and corrosion to 90% of the floor panels
underneath vehicle to the offside front there are numberous holes (but does not adversly affect the brakes or steering)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear outriggers corroding
offside rear chassis corroded
offside step corroding
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TEA 496L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TEA 496L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of TEA 496L?
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What year was TEA 496L registered?
TEA 496L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 July 1973.
Is TEA 496L safe to buy?
The MOT history for TEA 496L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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