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NSR 990M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,568 mi
Last recorded24,568 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSR 990M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 24,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at tube axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rigger leg,out side load bearing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,590 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 22,519 miles

Axle beam cracked axle beam end cap,mount split (2.5.A.5a)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable steering coupling split (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear rigger leg at rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 19,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,921 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 17,895 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking carburator (7.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 12,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,591 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 10,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 9,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 7,437 miles

all tyres have surface cracks on the tyre treads

Pass 17 Oct 2009 5,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 2,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 471 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 442 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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NSR 990M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NSR 990M, 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 NSR 990M registered?

NSR 990M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 November 1973.

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