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SJE 380S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJE 380S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,801 miles

Under body starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,872 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 92,819 miles

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

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

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

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)

o/s/r cv split inner & outter

Pass 19 Mar 2011 89,814 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,237 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Feb 2009 88,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,248 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 87,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 86,155 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 86,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 81,722 miles

brake pipe corrosion

flexi hose ends corroded

left sill/quarter panel/inner sill corroded

left/right ball joints slight play

rear wheel bearings play

right ball joint boot split

right outer cv bott split

steering idler play

Fail 21 Nov 2005 81,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake pipe corrosion

flexi hose ends corroded

left sill/inner sill/quater panel corroded

left/ right ball joint boots split

left/right ball joints slight lift

rear wheel bearing play

right outer cv boot split

steering idler play

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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SJE 380S is a 1978 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 58.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 SJE 380S, 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 48 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 SJE 380S registered?

SJE 380S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is SJE 380S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJE 380S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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