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RPE 907L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,051 mi
Last recorded50,051 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 907L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,952 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 49,952 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 49,737 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,513 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,258 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 48,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,068 miles

both rear and offside front wheel bearings slight play

front and rear wheel arches starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

steering idler slight movement

top and bottom swivel cover boots split

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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RPE 907L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RPE 907L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RPE 907L?

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What year was RPE 907L registered?

RPE 907L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 July 1973.

Is RPE 907L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 907L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPE 907L have outstanding finance?

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