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HPE 426N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,987 mi
Last recorded62,987 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 426N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,953 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

rubber steering coupling perished

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Sep 2014 62,953 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake hoses slightly perished

rubber steering coupling perished

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,432 miles

OSF Suspension Arm - Bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 62,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,500 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 61,497 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,281 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 61,281 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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HPE 426N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HPE 426N, 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

How do I check the history of HPE 426N?

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What year was HPE 426N registered?

HPE 426N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 March 1975.

Is HPE 426N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPE 426N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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