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NPJ 391L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,281 mi
Last recorded58,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 391L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,712 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 57,712 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,531 miles

corrosion and holes to n/s and o/s front crossmember

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 57,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion and holes to n/s and o/s front crossmember

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,093 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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NPJ 391L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 NPJ 391L, 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 54 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 NPJ 391L?

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What year was NPJ 391L registered?

NPJ 391L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is NPJ 391L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPJ 391L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPJ 391L have outstanding finance?

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