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NJT 312H

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,661 mi
Last recorded58,661 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 312H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,661 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake master cylinder rubber in poor condition

clutch operation graunchy

corrosion and marks in bodywork

excessive corrosion of outer sills,inner sills,and front outriggers,all away from prescribed areas

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn off on raised tread

nearside inner door handle insecure

non standard seats fitted

offside rear handbrake effort lower than nearside rear

oil leak

play in steering

underside body/chassis/floor etc in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake master cylinder rubber in poor condition

clutch operation graunchy

corrosion and marks in bodywork

excessive corrosion of outer sills,inner sills,and front outriggers,all away from prescribed areas

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn off on raised tread

nearside inner door handle insecure

non standard seats fitted

offside rear handbrake effort lower than nearside rear

oil leak

play in steering

underside body/chassis/floor etc in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake master cyinder rubber in poor condition

excessive corrosion to both front/ rear body members not afecting brake or steering

o/s/r parking brake stiff in operation

underside body/chassis in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

aims not checked

brake master cylinder rubber gaiter insecure and split badly

excessive corrosion to both front body members not afecting braks or steering

underside of vehicle body and chassis in very poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,132 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

aims not checked

brake master cylinder rubber gaiter insecure and split badly

excessive corrosion to both front body members not afecting braks or steering

underside of vehicle body and chassis in very poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,688 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to cab floor

corrosion to front jacking points

n/s/r outer drive shaft boot split

rear light lenses faded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to cab floor

corrosion to front jacking points

n/s/r outer drive shaft boot split

rear light lenses faded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,168 miles

both front door steps corroded not in stress point

both front metal brake pipes forming rust

both front tyre wearing outer edges

both inner sills poor condition

brake imbalance 22%

genaral corrosion under side front to rear

n/s rear inner sill corroded not within stress piont

oil leak

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front door steps corroded not in stress point

both front metal brake pipes forming rust

both front tyre wearing outer edges

both inner sills poor condition

genaral corrosion under side front to rear

n/s rear inner sill corroded not within stress piont

oil leak

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,063 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 56,063 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general underside corrosion

n/s/f tyre slight wear to outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,873 miles

corrosion forming o/s chassis outriggers

heavy weld repairs to chassis and body

play in steering idler [axle]

Fail 11 Mar 2009 54,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming o/s chassis outriggers

heavy weld repairs to chassis and body

play in steering idler [axle]

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,103 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 52,093 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,612 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

General rust to underside of body

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 49,612 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,705 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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NJT 312H is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 NJT 312H, 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 48 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 NJT 312H registered?

NJT 312H is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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The MOT history for NJT 312H shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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