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SJJ 987L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJJ 987L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,992 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJJ 987L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SJJ 987L, 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 SJJ 987L?

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What year was SJJ 987L registered?

SJJ 987L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is SJJ 987L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJJ 987L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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