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TRE 707R

1977 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,038 mi
Last recorded12,038 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Microbus42,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRE 707R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 113,898 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,262 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 10,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front shock absorber dust cover adrift

steering box worn

Pass 10 May 2010 9,107 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 9,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf ball joint rubber split

osf shocker dirt cover loose

Pass 10 Apr 2009 84,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 84,417 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 84,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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TRE 707R is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,063 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRE 707R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TRE 707R is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 3 May 1977.

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