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TRJ 769R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,912 mi
Last recorded177,912 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 769R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 177,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT to REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

exterior panels are slightly corroded

inner sills chassis and under-side of vehicle re slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2016 177,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT to REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

exterior panels are slightly corroded

inner sills chassis and under-side of vehicle re slightly corroded

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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TRJ 769R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TRJ 769R, 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.

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What year was TRJ 769R registered?

TRJ 769R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is TRJ 769R safe to buy?

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