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NHY 342R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,925 mi
Last recorded99,925 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHY 342R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,925 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 9,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 97,244 miles

Advise front screen washer pressure.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 9,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2014 9,165 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,083 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 3,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear inner c.v boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 1,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 98,984 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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NHY 342R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 NHY 342R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NHY 342R?

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What year was NHY 342R registered?

NHY 342R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 January 1977.

Is NHY 342R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHY 342R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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