MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,802 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both sils corroded
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.
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R971 EGA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R971 EGA, 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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How do I check the history of R971 EGA?
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What year was R971 EGA registered?
R971 EGA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 August 1997.
Is R971 EGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 EGA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R971 EGA have outstanding finance?
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