MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
nearside handbrake cable support tube corroded
steering rod rubber boots perished
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brakes slightly out of balance
headlamp beam patterns poor
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FPL 996J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPL 996J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FPL 996J registered?
FPL 996J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 14 May 1971.
Is FPL 996J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPL 996J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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