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JBC 287N

1975 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,325 mi
Last recorded97,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 287N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 97,325 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,681 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box to pinion (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 96,678 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside front brake binding 100 kgs brake force (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding 50 kgs brake force (3.7.B.1)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box to pinion (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 96,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within prescribed area of suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within prescribed area of suspension (2.4.A.3)

Front both brake discs corroded

Front stickers on screen but not in swept area

bumper bracket bolt loose at right rear

corrosion on outer sill at right rear

Fail 5 Jul 2016 96,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,106 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,706 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 93,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 92,853 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 92,852 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,691 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 89,692 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 86,348 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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JBC 287N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBC 287N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JBC 287N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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