MOT Status
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both sides (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advise inspection or all brakes due to slight binding
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON WALLS
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON WALLS
ADVISE INSPECTION OF REAR BRAKES
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UTW 438R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 UTW 438R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UTW 438R registered?
UTW 438R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 July 1977.
Is UTW 438R safe to buy?
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