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NJO 196H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,374 mi
Last recorded24,374 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 196H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,374 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 24,362 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,334 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 24,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 24,300 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,246 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle has been undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,194 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front chassis is rusty

offside front chassis around old welding is rusty

offside front chassis is rusty around steering box

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis is rusty around steering box

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis is rusty around steering box

slight play in steering idler

Fail 13 Mar 2009 23,830 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis is rusty around steering box

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,638 miles

nearside and offside front chassis is rusty all over

Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,603 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front chassis is rusty all over

nearside front chassis has holed but not near prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,084 miles

advise front valance adjacent to steering box corroded (not prescribed area). †vehicle body generally corroded †

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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NJO 196H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 NJO 196H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJO 196H registered?

NJO 196H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1970.

Is NJO 196H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJO 196H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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