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SPL 390M

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,242 mi
Last recorded23,242 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 390M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 23,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 23,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,970 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 22,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehihle healy under sealed

Pass 30 Jun 2010 214,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside steering arm slightly damaged (bent)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,949 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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SPL 390M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPL 390M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPL 390M registered?

SPL 390M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is SPL 390M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 390M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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