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NBR 308T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,413 mi
Last recorded25,413 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBR 308T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 25,413 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 25,413 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 24,923 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 11,217 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,217 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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NBR 308T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 NBR 308T, 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 47 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 NBR 308T registered?

NBR 308T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is NBR 308T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBR 308T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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