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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
emissions too clean to trigger smoke meter
Rear sill and arches corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Areas of vehicle underside have been repaired and sealed.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front inner wing frontal area has corrosion.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front inner wing frontal area has corrosion.
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
metal brake pipes to front brakes & to nearside rear flexi hose corroded near to legal limit
various prescribed & non prescribed areas corroded near to legal limit ,some previously repaired areas covered in sealant /under seal ,un able to determine extent or standard of repairs
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front chassis rails holed by corrosion behind bumper ,vehicle structure generally becoming very rusty
metal brake pipe to nearside rear outer flexi hose corroded near to legal limit
metal brake pipes to both front flexi hoses corroded near to legal limit
other seat belt & suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded near tom legal limit [some have been previously repaired unable to determine standard of repair ]
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front chassis rails holed by corrosion behind bumper ,vehicle structure generally becoming very rusty
metal brake pipe to nearside rear outer flexi hose corroded near to legal limit
metal brake pipes to both front flexi hoses corroded near to legal limit
other seat belt & suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded near tom legal limit [some have been previously repaired unable to determine standard of repair ]
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view to remain clear ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near legal limit ,recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive recommend early attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2x rear middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
areas of offside & nearside outer sills becoming very rusty
hand brake cable in poor condition
other rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded but not significantly corroidid
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65r15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view to remain clear ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near legal limit ,recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive recommend early attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2x rear middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
areas of offside & nearside outer sills becoming very rusty
hand brake cable in poor condition
other rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded but not significantly corroidid
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rearmost seats missing at time off test
corrosion front wheel arches
crack bottom of windscreen
offside front lower forward arm bush contaminated with oil
slight pitting and wear nearside rear disc
Fuel system component leaking spill pipes to injectors (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rearmost seats missing at time off test
corrosion front wheel arches
crack bottom of windscreen
offside front lower forward arm bush contaminated with oil
slight pitting and wear nearside rear disc
wipers deteriorated
Rear seats missing at time off test
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear seats missing at time off test
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake back plate insecure
boot seats not fitted
corrosion both front outer sills
crack bottom of windscreen
Fuel hose leaking spill pipes on injectors (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
boot seats not fitted
corrosion both front outer sills
crack bottom of windscreen
wear front discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from engine.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake fluid dirty
oil leak from engine.
rear brakes imbalanced 26%
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
windscreen damaged
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
windscreen damaged
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front brake discs pitted
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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R587 CNO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.
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 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 R587 CNO, 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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R587 CNO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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