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68,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear ball joint play (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (front of engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear ball joint play (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front inner arch corroded and weak
nearside rear inner arch corroded and weak
various sections brake pipes corroded
all 4 tyres cracking
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
all 4 tyres cracking
Rear shocks corroded
all tyres cracking + perished
Central Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear shocks corroded
all tyres cracking + perished
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole Near Front Offside Hangar (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front rigid brake pipes from flexi to calipers corroded
rear coil springs corroded
underbody undersealed
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front rigid brake pipes from flexi to calipers corroded
corrosion to rear chassis rails / loading step
oil residue on engine
rear coil springs corroded
underbody undersealed
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front discs corroded + pitted
Nearside Front tyre cracking + perished
underbody covered in underseal
front brake discs corroded
front shocker lower bushes perished
o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
oil residue on engine
various front suspension components corroded
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
front brake discs corroded
front shocker lower bushes perished
o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
oil residue on engine
various front suspension components corroded
both front brake pipes corroded
front brake discs corroded
front shock absorber lower bushes perished
o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
oil residue on engine
Windscreen wiper missing stalk (3.4 (a))
both front brake pipes corroded
front brake discs corroded
front shock absorber lower bushes perished
n/s/f mirror secured with tape
o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
oil residue on engine
Nearside door mirror glass taped in
underside of vehicle under sealed
wiper stalk switch repaired with tape but functional
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside door mirror glass taped in
Offside Outer sill corroding
Rear inner wheel arches corroding
underside of vehicle under sealed
wiper stalk switch repaired with tape but functional
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
brake pipes coated and underbody corroding
both front indicators starting to fade
rear crossmember corroding
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front indicators starting to fade
rear crossmember corroding
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear cross member corroded
engine / transmission oil leaks
exhaust rear section corroded
front & rear brake discs corroded
handbrake cables corroding
underbody & suspension corroding
various marks to body & wheels
various metal brake pipes corroding
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine / transmission oil leaks
exhaust rear section corroded
front & rear brake discs corroded
handbrake cables corroding
underbody & suspension corroding
various marks to body & wheels
various metal brake pipes corroding
chips in screen
emissions to clean to detect
exhaust corroding
oil on engine
rear tyres cracking slightly in treads
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres cracking
both rear tyres cracking and getting low
chips in screen
emissions to clean to detect
exhaust corroding
oil on engine
grease around n/s/f upper balljoint cover but no split.
rear tyres worn low and n/s cracking.
slight bind to o/s/r brake.
various oil leaks.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine under trey fitted
n s front top ball joint rubder split
n s front tyre worn edges and 2 cuts in out side edge
oil leaks
rear coil springs corroded
rear wiper split.rear washer inop
slight damage to paint work
slight weare to o s front tyre
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine under trey fitted
n s front top ball joint rubder split
n s front tyre worn edges and 2 cuts in out side edge
oil leaks
rear coil springs corroded
rear wiper split.rear washer inop
slight damage to paint work
slight weare to o s front tyre
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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R996 MMO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green 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 R996 MMO, 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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R996 MMO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 September 1997.
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