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RJM 908M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 908M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 90,878 miles

Both Rear Wheel Arches Corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,433 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f shocker housing deteriated

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shockers rusty

various rust patches around vehicle body

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,675 miles

Drivers Door Slightly Corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,155 miles

vechle genraly in rusty condition

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 78,889 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2009 76,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 74,808 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear brake ferule rusty

Fail 10 May 2008 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,848 miles

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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RJM 908M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RJM 908M, 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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RJM 908M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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