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PBF 941R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,332 mi
Last recorded38,332 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBF 941R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,332 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 38,332 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,155 miles

oil leaks

Fail 8 Mar 2006 31,042 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP WORN. †VARIOUS EXTERIOR PANELS CORRODED. †2X CENTRE CROSSBEAMS CORRODED/WEAK (PATCH REPD) †VARIOUS CHASSIS WELD REPAIRS. †

FRONT VALANCE CORRODED. †FRONT O/S STEP COVER PLATE CORRODED. †N/S AND O/S FRONT UPPER BALLJOINT GAITERS SPLIT. †STEERING COLUMN BUSH WORN M/MENT. †

N/S REAROUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT. †O/S REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY. †O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED. †O/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT.

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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PBF 941R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBF 941R, 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 PBF 941R registered?

PBF 941R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is PBF 941R safe to buy?

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