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MAC 261L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,348 mi
Last recorded46,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAC 261L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 46,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,747 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 45,740 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 44,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,329 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 41,652 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,608 miles

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre peished badly

offside front anti roll bar clamp split

outrigers corroded & holed

rear steel brake pipes badly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 39,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre peished badly

offside front anti roll bar clamp split

outrigers corroded & holed

rear steel brake pipes badly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,954 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,954 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 38,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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MAC 261L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MAC 261L, 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 MAC 261L registered?

MAC 261L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is MAC 261L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAC 261L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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