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LJO 791S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,416 mi
Last recorded74,416 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJO 791S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,416 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,400 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 73,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Braking system leaking Brake master cylinder has a leak from seals at front to brake pedal linkage (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Temporary ignition switch fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,273 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 68,217 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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LJO 791S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 LJO 791S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJO 791S?

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What year was LJO 791S registered?

LJO 791S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 April 1978.

Is LJO 791S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJO 791S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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