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JHC 282J

1971 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,388 mi
Last recorded80,388 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravan74,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 282J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 80,388 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 80,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,982 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front door damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 76,118 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear and offside front tyre treads worn near to legal limit.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,092 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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JHC 282J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,430 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHC 282J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHC 282J registered?

JHC 282J is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is JHC 282J safe to buy?

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