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BNP 790M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,479 mi
Last recorded80,479 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNP 790M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,173 miles

Offside Front Slight brake bind.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,171 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items in direct view (mirror). (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Slight brake bind.

Strong oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,934 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,210 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,061 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 76,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,639 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,639 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,067 miles

nearside rear floor below battery corroded

rear cross member slghtly corroded

rear floor corroded

rear floor support corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear floor below battery corroded

rear cross member slghtly corroded

rear floor corroded

rear floor support corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,071 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,498 miles

Batteries insecure

underbody becoming corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,498 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Batteries insecure

underbody becoming corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,075 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 67,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

noise from o\s\r brake

wire chaffing on n\s\r drive shaft

Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,732 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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BNP 790M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 BNP 790M, 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 52 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 BNP 790M registered?

BNP 790M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 June 1974.

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