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HPD 971N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,970 mi
Last recorded31,970 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 971N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,032 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,743 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,693 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 28,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,069 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear and offside front brake pipes rusting

steering freeplay

under body paneling corroding

wiper switch

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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HPD 971N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPD 971N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPD 971N registered?

HPD 971N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 March 1975.

Is HPD 971N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPD 971N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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