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ExpiredMileage
162,024 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
No Front Foglight Tell-tale.
Offside Front Inner rack end (tie rod) has slight play in shaft/ball
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on spoiler. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Both Front Lower ball joints incorrectly fitted. (wrong ball joints fitted.) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing nut loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
No Front Foglight Tell-tale.
Offside Front Inner rack end (tie rod) has slight play in shaft/ball
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on spoiler. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exposed hole in floor - a plate has been removed
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Handbrake return spring bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in both front steering arms
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom of inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom of inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exposed hole in floor - a plate has been removed
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Handbrake return spring bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in both front steering arms
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear coil spring broken BOTH (2.4.C.1a)
Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs slighty worn
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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P790 GPH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 141,911 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 P790 GPH, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P790 GPH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1997.
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