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LRO 281L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,851 mi
Last recorded40,851 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRO 281L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,453 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 40,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,499 miles

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

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

general underbod corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,495 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,495 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,495 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 38,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,495 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LRO 281L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LRO 281L, 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 LRO 281L registered?

LRO 281L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 January 1973.

Is LRO 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRO 281L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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