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SEM 143T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,641 mi
Last recorded67,641 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEM 143T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2014 67,641 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,504 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,415 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake imbalance 23%

offside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,365 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,476 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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SEM 143T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 SEM 143T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEM 143T registered?

SEM 143T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is SEM 143T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEM 143T shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SEM 143T have outstanding finance?

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