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Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?
Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JBV 147S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravanette in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBV 147S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of JBV 147S?
You can check the full history of JBV 147S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was JBV 147S registered?
JBV 147S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 17 May 1978.
Is JBV 147S safe to buy?
The MOT history for JBV 147S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does JBV 147S have outstanding finance?
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