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JAP 991N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 991N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,545 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 97,545 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,504 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,721 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,959 miles

extreme pressure needed to operate stop lights

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,228 miles

wipers split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,744 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 92,744 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2011 91,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 90,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,712 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2006 84,080 miles

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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JAP 991N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JAP 991N, 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 JAP 991N registered?

JAP 991N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 April 1975.

Is JAP 991N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 991N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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