MOT Status
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97,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
both inner sills and rear chassis and crossmember full of underseal over welding repairs
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front handbrake cable is showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak
o/s and n/s door steps corroded
o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the edges
o/s door glass is held in by tape
o/s door handle is missing but door still opens
o/s door strap is broken
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
drivers window held in by tape
front part handbrake cable showing signs of corrosion
n/s door mirror cracked
o/s and n/s wheel arches and door steps corroded
o/s/f door check strap broken
power steering fluid low
spare wheel missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/sdoor mirror craked
o/s rear tyre cracking
spare tyre missing
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/sdoor mirror craked
o/s rear tyre cracking
spare tyre missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R321 SVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R321 SVM, 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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What year was R321 SVM registered?
R321 SVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R321 SVM safe to buy?
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