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HRD 781L

1973 Volkswagen Motorhome

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,148 mi
Last recorded59,148 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome36,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 781L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,374 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 56,357 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,165 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 41,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 35,220 miles

bodywork in poor condition

underside of vehcle in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2008 35,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

bodywork in poor condition

underside of vehcle in poor condition

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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HRD 781L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 36,640 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRD 781L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRD 781L registered?

HRD 781L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is HRD 781L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRD 781L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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