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HCR 495N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,935 mi
Last recorded47,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 495N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint nuts with nylon not screwed onto thread

hazard warning light tell tail light not working but audible

Fail 30 Jun 2016 47,935 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint nuts with nylon not screwed onto thread

Offside Front suspension nuts nylon not screwed down to threads

hazard warning light tell tail light not working but audible

Fail 2 Apr 2015 47,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

knock from steering

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,151 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

knock from steering

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,075 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

knock from steering

offside front suspension top joint boot loose

play in steering centre pin

some stiffness in steering

Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

knock from steering

offside front suspension top joint boot loose

play in steering centre pin

some stiffness in steering

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,550 miles

knock from steering

petrol smell from engine area

steering centre pin play

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,332 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hazard switch warning light not working

nearside front seat not fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2008 44,331 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hazard switch warning light not working

nearside front seat not fitted

noise from nearside rear brake drum area

some stiffness in steering

steering wander on road brake

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 43,780 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,572 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 41,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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HCR 495N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 HCR 495N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCR 495N registered?

HCR 495N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 April 1975.

Is HCR 495N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCR 495N shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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