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Front brakes binding slightly
Inner sills rusty
Near side rear brake binding slightly
Slight exhaust blow
Suspension and steering slightly rusty
Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill next to lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
front and rear brake backing plates corroded
n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches rusty
n/s and o/s inner sills rusty
Brake cable damaged but not to excess middle cable frayed slightly (1.1.15 (a))
Front backing plates corroded slightly
Nearside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded slightly
Rear backing plates corroded slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear brake backing plates corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/ front of door step . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch front of door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front and rear discs rusty on inner face.
n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not within any precribed areas.
rear brake backing plates corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both outer sills have excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area
rear lights discolored slightly
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
battery light on
both outer sills have excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area
oil light flashing
rear lights discolored slightly
rear lamps slightly discoloured
underbody slightly rusty
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear lamps slightly discoloured
underbody slightly rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
brake pipe ends rusty to calipers
front inner wheel arches rusty
n/s and o/s inner and outer sills rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
brake discs rusty
front inner wheel arch corroded n/s and o/s
oil leak
under body and outer sills rusty
corrosion under n/s door step
n/s rear tyre worn and out of shape on tread
surface rust on brake discs
front brake pipes slightly rusty
front panel corroded n/s behind h/lamp
front tyres bald on inner edges and inner sidewalls splitting
front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls
rear panel corroded
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on mountain bracket (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls
rear panel corroded
brake discs corroded
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release will not connect to stalks stalks missing (5.2.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all rear box section (6.6.6)
brake discs corroded
advise corrosion nr fuel tank filler
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise corrosion nr fuel tank filler
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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R543 VNF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 R543 VNF, 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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R543 VNF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 August 1997.
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