MOT Status
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116,755 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion both rear seal
general under body corrosion
Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside front step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion both rear seal
general under body corrosion
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside and nearside rear wheel bearing have play detected.
Offside and nearside front tyres slightly cracking
Slight corrosion at offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm mounting points
Slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings
Slight wear at front anti-roll bar bushes
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside and nearside front tyres slightly cracking
Slight corrosion at offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm mounting points
Slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings
Slight wear at front anti-roll bar bushes
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
light corrosion on braking surfaces due to vehicle standing
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front steps showing signs of corrosion
rear o/s wheel arch (under vehicle) showing signs of corrosion
water container under vehicle, one supporting strp broke.(corroded)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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D297 CBC is a 1987 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 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 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 D297 CBC, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D297 CBC registered?
D297 CBC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 May 1987.
Is D297 CBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for D297 CBC 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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