MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle has had extensive welding repairs
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
vehicle has had extensive welding repairs
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
offside rear wheel binding slightly
slight play both rear wheel bearings
various areas of underbody corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
HEADLIGHT SLIGHT BLURRING
NOISE FROM STEERING BOX
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEELBEARINGS
WELDING NEAR CENTRE STEERING PIVOT
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
engine bay oil leaks
input shaft split pin replaced with stiff nut
o/s floor cover pan very rusty/holed
o/s/f brake slight bind
o/s/f headlight slight blurring
one tell tale not sowing direction
slight play rear wheel bearings
welding near centre steering pivot
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CTA 785L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 CTA 785L, 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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How do I check the history of CTA 785L?
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What year was CTA 785L registered?
CTA 785L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1973.
Is CTA 785L safe to buy?
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