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R161 SLB

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,291 mi
Last recorded171,291 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 SLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 171,291 miles

advise os tyre inner edge worn

Fail 20 Apr 2016 171,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 171,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 171,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 169,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 169,563 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 164,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 157,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 151,551 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2007 145,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 138,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 128,356 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 128,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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R161 SLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 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 R161 SLB, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R161 SLB registered?

R161 SLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R161 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 SLB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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