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OBR 943P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBR 943P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,302 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,367 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 93,360 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all tyre walls cracking.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear floor rusted and holed near engine mounting bracket but not within prescribed area

Fail 2 Sep 2011 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear floor rusted and holed near engine mounting bracket but not within prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2009 88,889 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside sill starting to corrode at rear near jacking point

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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OBR 943P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OBR 943P, 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 OBR 943P registered?

OBR 943P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 February 1976.

Is OBR 943P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBR 943P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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