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210,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
vehicle low
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust noisy back box modified (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut not showing plys/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy back box modified (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut not showing plys/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear slight buckle
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak bordering on a fail cert being issued this needs sorting asap
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake discs badly corroded on inner face
front brake pads becoming worn and starting to b reak up
front number plate becoming defective
n/s/r tyre becoming perished
varuios oil leaks
front brake discs badly corroded on inner face
front brake pads becoming worn and starting to b reak up
front number plate becoming defective
n/s/r tyre becoming perished
varuios oil leaks
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R426 EGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2000 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 69,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R426 EGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R426 EGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 March 2000.
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