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JBC 786L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,735 mi
Last recorded50,735 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 786L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,142 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,799 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,904 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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JBC 786L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 52,753 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBC 786L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBC 786L registered?

JBC 786L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 23 June 1973.

Is JBC 786L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBC 786L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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