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NRV 822M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

222,059 mi
Last recorded222,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRV 822M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 222,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 22,125 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside chassis next to engine (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,077 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 219,592 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 219,592 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 218,790 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 218,790 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 217,762 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 217,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 216,475 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 216,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 215,572 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 215,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 214,430 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 214,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 213,292 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 213,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 212,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 211,695 miles

offside rear driveshaft outer boot split. †unable to see front pads.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 211,040 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 211,036 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NRV 822M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 NRV 822M, 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 NRV 822M registered?

NRV 822M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 December 1973.

Is NRV 822M safe to buy?

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