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SMA 887H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

4,177 mi
Last recorded4,177 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMA 887H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 4,177 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 4,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 3,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 1,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 355 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering box

Fail 11 Apr 2017 355 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering box

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,933 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 98,499 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,399 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 97,383 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,892 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,311 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 91,378 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 91,365 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

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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SMA 887H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 SMA 887H, 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 56 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 SMA 887H registered?

SMA 887H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 July 1970.

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The MOT history for SMA 887H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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