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TJT 390R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,765 mi
Last recorded175,765 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 390R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 175,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake servo slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2024 175,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake servo slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 174,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 174,266 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 174,169 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 174,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 173,948 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2015 172,947 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 5 Jun 2014 172,021 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perished

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 24 Jul 2013 171,631 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 169,846 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 169,421 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 6 Apr 2010 167,726 miles

All indicator lense,s starting to fade

Exhaust tailpipe going wrong way

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 167,726 miles

All indicator lense,s starting to fade

Exhaust tailpipe going wrong way

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 166,785 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 166,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 166,783 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 166,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 166,656 miles

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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TJT 390R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TJT 390R, 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 TJT 390R registered?

TJT 390R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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The MOT history for TJT 390R shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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