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330,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills have been weld repaired in areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in pipe under drivers seat area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated n/s and o/s i have put air into the tyres (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near door runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Spare wheel carrier slightly damaged
Nearside and offside front and rear inner sills slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Spare wheel carrier retaining device damaged
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside and offside front and rear inner sills slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Spare wheel carrier retaining device damaged
Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
slight play in n/s rack end
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight play in n/s rack end
small amount of movement in n/s rack end
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring coils weak and touching and rubbing on each other
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring coils weak and touching and rubbing on each other
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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R748 RJO is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 116,704 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R748 RJO, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R748 RJO is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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