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JFX 248N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,302 mi
Last recorded70,302 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFX 248N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,533 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 67,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,322 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 65,264 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both outer sills holed and corroded

n/s outer half shaft boot broken

n/s/f wheel arch holed x 2

o/s/f floor holed

o/s/r floor holed

slight play on steering idler (front axle)

wire routed badly front to rear of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2007 61,772 miles

both front seat belts mounting starting at bottom supportsstarting to corrod

Fail 14 Apr 2007 61,747 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both fronts seat belts bottom sopports starting to corrod

both rear tyres close to wheel arcches

Pass 3 Mar 2006 6,500 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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JFX 248N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JFX 248N, 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.

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What year was JFX 248N registered?

JFX 248N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 April 1975.

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