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FYA 167T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,527 mi
Last recorded60,527 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 167T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,497 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,493 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 60,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,360 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,024 miles

slight play lower column bush

Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,007 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play lower column bush

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,905 miles

end float in o/s/r wheel bearing close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,517 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 54,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,517 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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FYA 167T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 FYA 167T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYA 167T registered?

FYA 167T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 November 1978.

Is FYA 167T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYA 167T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYA 167T have outstanding finance?

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