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JFS 399T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,234 mi
Last recorded18,234 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFS 399T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 18,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,839 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 9,117 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 7,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,003 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2009 5,002 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 3,424 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 3,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 1,101 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 1,089 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both inner cv boots split

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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JFS 399T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFS 399T, 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 JFS 399T registered?

JFS 399T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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