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NRD 425M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,645 mi
Last recorded152,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRD 425M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 152,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 147,337 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front lower valence corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 145,951 miles

corrosion nearside front lower valence

corrosion offside front lower valance

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play nearside front upper suspension ball joint

Pass 9 May 2015 143,470 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 143,468 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 139,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,584 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 134,892 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 131,106 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 131,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 128,069 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn inner tread area

Fail 17 Apr 2009 128,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn inner tread area

Pass 24 Apr 2008 124,373 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 124,362 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 119,420 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 119,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order 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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NRD 425M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 NRD 425M, 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 53 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 NRD 425M registered?

NRD 425M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NRD 425M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRD 425M shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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