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CEH 153T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEH 153T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,800 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 91,786 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 88,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,304 miles

rear drum ovality

Fail 30 Aug 2007 87,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drums Ovalation † †Handbrake action stiff

Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,688 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 85,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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CEH 153T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 CEH 153T, 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 48 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 CEH 153T registered?

CEH 153T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 September 1978.

Is CEH 153T safe to buy?

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