MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
advise main chassi repair in centre not to high standard
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
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of MPT 743T?
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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.
Does MPT 743T have outstanding finance?
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