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1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan
MOT Status
Mileage
64,375 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
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MPF 542P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 MPF 542P, 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 50 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 MPF 542P registered?
MPF 542P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 April 1976.
Is MPF 542P safe to buy?
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