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HBV 791N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,823 mi
Last recorded66,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBV 791N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,823 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 66,823 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,710 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 64,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

footbrake pedal stiff

front axel extensive welding and o/s/f shock mount looking thin

minor ex. blow

oil leak from engine

roll bar bent

vehicle extensivly welded

Fail 23 May 2007 64,608 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 24 May 2006 61,048 miles

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

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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HBV 791N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 HBV 791N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HBV 791N?

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What year was HBV 791N registered?

HBV 791N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 December 1974.

Is HBV 791N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBV 791N shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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