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JEC 145T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,384 mi
Last recorded14,384 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEC 145T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 14,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 14,375 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 14,375 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,183 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 14,183 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 14,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,181 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 12,181 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,096 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 12,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s & n/s rear sill backs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded to pass limit

some corrosion on front axle

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,228 miles

some corossion on floor pan

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,006 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 11,006 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f floor pan corroded

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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JEC 145T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 JEC 145T, 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 47 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 JEC 145T registered?

JEC 145T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1979.

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