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JRU 241E

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,063 mi
Last recorded60,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 241E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 59,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,605 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,590 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,743 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,057 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 51,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 44,630 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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JRU 241E is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 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 JRU 241E, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRU 241E registered?

JRU 241E is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is JRU 241E safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRU 241E shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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