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HHY 290L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,386 mi
Last recorded53,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHY 290L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,386 miles

all wheel arches starting to rust

both outer sills starting to rust

both rear outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front doorsteps starting to rust

front floors/doorsteps rusty and in poor condition

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front top swivel rubber boot cover split

offside front shock absorber bushes starting to wear

rear brake hoses starting to crack/perish

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear valance/ rear crossmember rusty and in poor condition

underside of vehicle rusty, repaired and undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2006 53,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all wheel arches starting to rust

both outer sills starting to rust

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front doorsteps staring to rust

front floors/doorsteps rusty and in poor condition

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front top swivel rubber boot cover split

offside front shock absorber bushes starting to wear

rear brake hoses starting to rust

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear valance/rear crossmember rusty and in poor condition

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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HHY 290L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 HHY 290L, 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 54 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 HHY 290L registered?

HHY 290L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HHY 290L safe to buy?

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