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FNP 378S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,553 mi
Last recorded43,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 378S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,404 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,709 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 39,709 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,821 miles

nearside and offside rear drive shafts boots split

Fail 14 Jun 2006 37,821 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside drive shaft inner boot split

temporary fuel cap fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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FNP 378S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNP 378S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNP 378S registered?

FNP 378S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is FNP 378S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 378S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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