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JHO 294N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,271 mi
Last recorded74,271 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHO 294N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,903 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 77,903 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,959 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 72,945 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,762 miles

nearside front tyre splitting

Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,759 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre splitting

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,884 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,924 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 69,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,013 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 69,006 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering ball joints marked in yellow slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,205 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 68,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corosion rond offside seat belt mounting

Pass 16 May 2006 66,314 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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JHO 294N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHO 294N, 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 JHO 294N registered?

JHO 294N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 February 1975.

Is JHO 294N safe to buy?

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