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RNB 263J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,429 mi
Last recorded17,429 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNB 263J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 17,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,715 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light lense losing colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light lense losing colour. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear floor pans have small holes not classed as structural.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,455 miles

hole in o/s floorpan not classed as structural.

small hole n/s/r floorpan.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,893 miles

rear light leses discoloured.

small hole n/s floorpan.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,131 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 7,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,822 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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RNB 263J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 RNB 263J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RNB 263J?

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What year was RNB 263J registered?

RNB 263J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is RNB 263J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNB 263J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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