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MPT 743T

1979 Volkswagen Caravanette

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravanette71,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPT 743T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1979
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 77,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 75,835 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 75,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt undone as marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing centre drop arm split pin missing as marked (2.2.C.1g)

advise major chassis repair work done

Pass 20 May 2016 73,407 miles

advise main chassi repair in centre not to high standard

Fail 18 May 2016 73,407 miles

Brake stationary pin excessively worn and seriously weakened brake master cylinder clevis pin badly worn as marked (3.5.1e)

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering drop arm centre loose on spline as marked (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low aim to low (1.8)

advise brakes adjustment required on drums

advise main chassi repair in centre not to high standard

advise steering box on max free paly advise adjustment

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,199 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,595 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 62,839 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 61,109 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,101 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 57,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 54,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 53,410 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 53,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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MPT 743T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravanette in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,823 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPT 743T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MPT 743T registered?

MPT 743T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 8 March 1979.

Is MPT 743T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPT 743T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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