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JRV 796P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,408 mi
Last recorded47,408 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 796P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,408 miles

all suspenion & steering ball joint rubber boots perishing

rear brake balance

slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspenion & steering ball joint rubber boots perishing

rear brake balance

slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,282 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,142 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,799 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,707 miles

both front corner panels badly corroded

n/s/r corner panel badly corroded (battery still supported)

o/s/f brake flexi furrel corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 33,696 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front corner panels badly corroded

n/s/r corner panel badly corroded (battery still supported)

o/s/f brake flexi furrel corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,372 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 26,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise steering damper bush

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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JRV 796P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 JRV 796P, 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 50 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 JRV 796P registered?

JRV 796P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 February 1976.

Is JRV 796P safe to buy?

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