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NAR 393V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAR 393V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,225 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 83,206 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings iner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 82,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,364 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,354 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 81,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,479 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 79,477 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 78,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 77,691 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

N/S/F STEERING RACK GAITER DETERIORATED.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 76,254 miles

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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NAR 393V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 NAR 393V, 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 46 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 NAR 393V registered?

NAR 393V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 April 1980.

Is NAR 393V safe to buy?

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