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NJT 381P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,742 mi
Last recorded41,742 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 381P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,742 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to rearmost cross member

slight corrosion to offside front wheel arch

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to rearmost cross panel

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,599 miles

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

General corrosion to body and under side of vehicle

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear cross member corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2016 34,599 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

General corrosion to body and under side of vehicle

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear cross member corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,225 miles

Rear cross member corroded and holed but not a pescribed area

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

Reverse lights inop

Slight corrosion to rear chassis (engine bay)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,219 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear cross member corroded and holed but not a pescribed area

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

Reverse lights inop

Slight corrosion to rear chassis (engine bay)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,062 miles

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

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

both rear outer driveshaft gaters slightly perished

offside front brake binding slightly

offside top ball joint dust boot split

Pass 22 May 2008 33,305 miles

Unable to see front pads

Front brake discs becoming pitted

Nearside rear tyre low on tred

Offside front upper ball joint gaiter split

Rear fog lamp not fitted

Reverse light inop

Pass 4 May 2007 32,490 miles

CENTRE IDLER HAS SLIGHT WEAR

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2006 31,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 381P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJT 381P, 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 NJT 381P registered?

NJT 381P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1976.

Is NJT 381P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 381P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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