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NEL 889P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 889P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 45,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,110 miles

handbrake just reached brakes performances

Pass 17 May 2012 42,349 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2011 40,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,739 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,734 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 38,252 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,252 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,959 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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NEL 889P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NEL 889P, 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 50 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 NEL 889P registered?

NEL 889P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 April 1976.

Is NEL 889P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEL 889P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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