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RPH 412L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,209 mi
Last recorded92,209 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPH 412L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,209 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008 91,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 90,074 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Oct 2006 90,074 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Sep 2006 90,070 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

hub caps fitted unable to make full assesment of brake components and wheel nuts

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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RPH 412L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RPH 412L, 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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What year was RPH 412L registered?

RPH 412L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is RPH 412L safe to buy?

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