MOT Status
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92,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight play in steering rack bushes
exhaust corroded but not leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all tyres have cracked/perished sidewalls
tyres cracked on sidewalls
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s and o/s rear tyres have cracking to outer walls n/s and o/s front tyres have cracking to outer walls
slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brake hose ends rusty
front jacking points rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake hose ends rusty
front jacking points rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake hose ends rusty
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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C196 HTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 59,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C196 HTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C196 HTM registered?
C196 HTM is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 May 1986.
Is C196 HTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C196 HTM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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