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SNS 459R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNS 459R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,447 miles

lots patchs/welding underside

sills/wheel archs corroded

underside floor/chassis rusty/flakey various places

Fail 4 Jan 2016 98,447 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

lots patchs/welding underside

sills/wheel archs corroded

underside floor/chassis rusty/flakey various places

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,546 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,652 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 92,527 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside dry/rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,205 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside resr sill /wheel arch corroded

underside dry/flakey various places

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,881 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 80,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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SNS 459R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 SNS 459R, 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 50 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 SNS 459R?

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What year was SNS 459R registered?

SNS 459R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 December 1976.

Is SNS 459R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNS 459R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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