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LNV 291L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,043 mi
Last recorded92,043 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 291L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,043 miles

front brake pipes insecure

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,043 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,043 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 92,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 92,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,042 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 92,042 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LNV 291L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LNV 291L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LNV 291L registered?

LNV 291L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is LNV 291L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 291L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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