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CORROSION TO STEERING, SUSPENSION AND BODY
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BATTERY TRAY EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
CORROSION TO STEERING, SUSPENSION AND BODY
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Corrosion but not in prescribed areas
Steering damper bush slight play
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front corroded around bumper mount
Nearside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front corroded around bumper mounts
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
slight corrosion to outer body panels
heavily under sealed
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged heavily corroded ferruel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin braking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
heavily under sealed
Both front discs corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S/R outer C.V. securing bolt loose ( 1 of 6)
Offside Front Bump stop missing
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/R low (3.7.B.5b)
Both front discs corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S/R outer C.V. securing bolt loose ( 1 of 6)
Offside Front Bump stop missing
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall
under body trim fitted obscuring some items
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall
under body trim fitted obscuring some items
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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UUY 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UUY 245L, 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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UUY 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 May 1973.
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