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H597 JJT

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,266 mi
Last recorded76,266 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 JJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 76,266 miles

Front body panel corroded

Off side body panels have slight corrosion

Fail 17 May 2011 76,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front body panel corroded

Off side body panels have slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2010 74,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tappets noisey.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,435 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,510 miles

front brake pads look low. n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls in very poor condition. o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,184 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 67,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rest of exhaust system in very poor condition †n/s mirror glass missing

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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H597 JJT is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 117,112 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 H597 JJT, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H597 JJT registered?

H597 JJT is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H597 JJT safe to buy?

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