MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r and o/s/r chassis holed
Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
REAR ENGINE MOUNTINGS REQUIRED
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TFV 947J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 TFV 947J, 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 55 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 TFV 947J registered?
TFV 947J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1971.
Is TFV 947J safe to buy?
The MOT history for TFV 947J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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