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KCR 303L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 303L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,743 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion center rear chassis member has slight rust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front drivers seat in poor condition

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play r/h rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,024 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise handbrake travel

advise, footbrake pedal travel

front tyres 145/65/15,, rear tyres 175/65/15

n/s sliding door bottom slightly corroded

suspension height low

Fail 23 Apr 2016 80,024 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise handbrake travel

advise, footbrake pedal travel

front tyres 145/65/15,, rear tyres 175/65/15

n/s sliding door bottom slightly corroded

suspension height low

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,538 miles

corrosion to floor, sills and chassis

Fail 20 Apr 2009 78,536 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to floor, sills and chassis

offside and nearsdie rear engine mounts excessively corroded

offside and nearside rear driveshaft gaitors split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,813 miles

pinhole in offside rear driveshaft constant velosity joint gaitor

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Nov 2006 74,799 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion to front brake discs. †nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes, chassis, floorpan and sills. †chassis and floorpan excessively corroded but not within perscribed areas.

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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KCR 303L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 KCR 303L, 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 53 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 KCR 303L registered?

KCR 303L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 June 1973.

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