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HPE 996N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

36,964 mi
Last recorded36,964 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 996N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,964 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near steering box (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,919 miles

Centre Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Front Lower inner brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front lower outer floor small hole , not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Jul 2016 33,918 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Front Lower inner brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front lower outer floor small hole , not within a prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,893 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 32,893 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2014 30,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 30,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main beam warning light operates on dip beam

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,472 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 29,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 29,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 29,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,200 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 28,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front and rear tyres flat

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,642 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 26,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,817 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 24,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.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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HPE 996N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HPE 996N, 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 HPE 996N registered?

HPE 996N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HPE 996N safe to buy?

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