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1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan
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ExpiredMileage
172,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering has slight play in inner track rod joints
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
steering has slight play in inner track rod joints
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N453 SMY is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,933 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 N453 SMY, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N453 SMY registered?
N453 SMY is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 July 1996.
Is N453 SMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N453 SMY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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