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EVB 793J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,606 mi
Last recorded90,606 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVB 793J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 90,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

vehicle has been heavily undersilled underside of vehicle all over

Fail 10 Dec 2022 90,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle has been heavily undersilled underside of vehicle all over

Fail 26 May 2022 90,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underneath drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has a low reading

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,497 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s drivers door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 89,822 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion o/s drivers door (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,171 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,171 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,938 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,325 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Aug 2011 85,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,867 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,963 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 77,963 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,079 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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EVB 793J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 EVB 793J, 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 55 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 EVB 793J registered?

EVB 793J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is EVB 793J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVB 793J shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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