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56,092 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front discs a little rusty but brake efficiencies good at time of test
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front outrigger corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipes missing but no fumes entering cab
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front outrigger corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipes missing but no fumes entering cab
Nearside Front outrigger corroded to excess but not with in a prescribed area at time of test
Rear exhaust tail pipe missing but fumes not entering cab
Nearside Front outrigger corroded to excess but NOT within a prescribed area at time of test
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust tail pipes missing
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust tail pipes missing
n/side front outrigger corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test
Nearside Front inner wing/outrigger corroded to excess on nearside but not within a prescribed area at time of test
rear exhaust tail pipes missing
exhaust tail pipes missing
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
exhaust tail pipes missing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
one rear tail pipe missing
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
one rear tail pipe missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded & holed
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R578 MTO is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R578 MTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R578 MTO registered?
R578 MTO is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 May 1998.
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