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SAP 731N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,708 mi
Last recorded14,708 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAP 731N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 13,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 13,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 12,547 miles

axle beam corrosion

front crossmember corroded

handbrake balance

left front jacking point corroded

number plate colour

patch repairs to body/chassis

rear brake drums oval

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering idler play

Fail 6 Nov 2013 12,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

axle beam corrosion

front crossmember corroded

handbrake balance

left front jacking point corroded

number plate colour

patch repairs to body/chassis

rear brake drums oval

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering idler play

Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,413 miles

all four CV gators perishing

both rear tyres perished

offside rear shock absorber bush perished

play detected in steering system

vehicle has been extensively welded but structure sound at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2012 11,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

all four CV gators perishing

both rear tyres perished

offside rear shock absorber bush perished

play detected in steering system

vehicle has been extensively welded but structure sound at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 9,877 miles

Advise general corrosion to lower inner front panel and has been repaired

Advise nearside rear inner sill at the back corroded/deteriorated but benefit of doubt given at this mot

Advise only one indicator tell tale working but audible tell tale okay

Advise outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish in places

Advise slight play at both rear hubs

Advise slight play at top of steering column

Pass 18 Nov 2010 8,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

extensive welded repairs throughout vehicle

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,950 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 43,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SAP 731N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 SAP 731N, 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 52 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 SAP 731N?

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What year was SAP 731N registered?

SAP 731N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 August 1974.

Is SAP 731N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAP 731N shows 12 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 SAP 731N have outstanding finance?

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