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HEG 398N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,051 mi
Last recorded58,051 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEG 398N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,051 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust leaking on manifold flange (offside rear cylinder) stud missing

front seat belt attachment prescribed areas repaired

front valance/crossmember in poor condition/corroded

inner sills patch repaired

nearside and offside inner rear wheelarches/sill closing panels patch repaired

numerous welded patch repairs to underside

offside front brake binding slightly

offside outer sill deteriorated/corroded

offside rear tyre worn on shoulders

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,051 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust leaking on manifold flange (offside rear cylinder) stud missing

front seat belt attachment prescribed areas repaired

front valance/crossmember in poor condition/corroded

inner sills patch repaired

nearside and offside inner rear wheelarches/sill closing panels patch repaired

numerous welded patch repairs to underside

offside front brake binding slightly

offside outer sill deteriorated/corroded

offside rear tyre worn on shoulders

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,634 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,914 miles

slight exhaust leak, stud from head misssing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight exhaust leak, stud from head misssing

surface corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 12 Jan 2008 45,943 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 45,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,057 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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HEG 398N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HEG 398N, 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 HEG 398N registered?

HEG 398N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 February 1975.

Is HEG 398N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEG 398N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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