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JPE 760K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,849 mi
Last recorded6,849 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPE 760K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 6,849 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage offside & nearside (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside arch areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 6,840 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside & nearside arch areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle area / torsion tubes (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside arch areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower offside & nearside lower inner step sill areas corroded to excess in places

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside including front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,068 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch poor to engage

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,999 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,792 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,743 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column flexible coupling locking device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,237 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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JPE 760K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 JPE 760K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPE 760K registered?

JPE 760K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 May 1972.

Is JPE 760K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPE 760K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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