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BVW 555X

1982 Renault Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Renault Motor Caravan91,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 555X
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 102,976 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

lower windscreen slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Jun 2022 102,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door stay broken

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 639,283 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 639,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 438,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,734 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 737,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 536,694 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s & n/s front tyre showing weare

Fail 13 Nov 2012 536,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s & n/s front tyre showing weare

Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 26 Feb 2008 133,053 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 130,502 miles

some corrosive swelling to door step sills

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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BVW 555X is a 1982 Renault Motor Caravan in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1982 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 91,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVW 555X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVW 555X registered?

BVW 555X is a 1982 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 February 1982.

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