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E403 NUV

1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

200,443 mi
Last recorded200,443 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan105,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 NUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 200,443 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 200,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 200,342 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2014 200,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 200,043 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 200,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 199,359 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 199,359 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 186,819 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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E403 NUV is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,723 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 E403 NUV, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E403 NUV registered?

E403 NUV is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E403 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E403 NUV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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