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72,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn to three mm
Small chip in front screen..
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all outer tyre walls badly cracked.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all outer tyre walls badly cracked.
EXHAUST SYSTEM STARTING TO RUST
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R578 LRU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Multi-colour with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.
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 R578 LRU, 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 R578 LRU registered?
R578 LRU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 October 1997.
Is R578 LRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R578 LRU shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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