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CAM 374L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,212 mi
Last recorded4,212 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAM 374L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 4,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 2,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 606 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 98,269 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 928,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 906,887 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 906,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,288 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 89,288 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,809 miles

advise rear brake insp. n/s/r service brake low

indicator stalk worn

steering idler pin has play

strongly advise replacement of o/s/f tyre(perrished)

transverse rear brake pipe corroded, advise replacement

various body repairs needed

Fail 24 Feb 2007 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BODY RUSY IN MOST PLACES.

ENGINE HAS MISS-FIRE.

ENGINE LID O/S HINGE SHEERED

H/LAMP BEAM PATTERN POOR

INDICATOR SWITCH WORN

NEEDS REAR BRAKE OVER HAUL

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER AND LOWER SWIVELS

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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CAM 374L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CAM 374L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAM 374L?

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What year was CAM 374L registered?

CAM 374L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is CAM 374L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAM 374L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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