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OHX 317R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,510 mi
Last recorded65,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHX 317R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,510 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 65,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,948 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 63,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,209 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,593 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 61,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,653 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,575 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 58,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,494 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,296 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 58,294 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 57,496 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear cv inner joint

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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OHX 317R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OHX 317R, 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 OHX 317R registered?

OHX 317R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 August 1976.

Is OHX 317R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHX 317R shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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