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TFJ 287R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFJ 287R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,198 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 48,197 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,762 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front inner door step holed

slight movement in centre steering idler

Fail 10 Sep 2009 47,760 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front inner door step holed

slight movement in centre steering idler

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 47,344 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 45,331 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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TFJ 287R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 TFJ 287R, 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 49 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 TFJ 287R registered?

TFJ 287R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 March 1977.

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