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106,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill, within 30cm of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30cm of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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P897 JHE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 P897 JHE, 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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How do I check the history of P897 JHE?
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What year was P897 JHE registered?
P897 JHE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 January 1997.
Is P897 JHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P897 JHE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P897 JHE have outstanding finance?
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