MOT Status
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160,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Fuel gauge not working
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Under vehicle covered in underseal paint
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F & O/S/R Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Fuel gauge not working
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Under vehicle covered in underseal paint
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F & O/S/R Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight exhaust blow from center section
play in steering rack
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering track rod balljoint (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering track rod balljoint (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s front brake hose mounting braket bolt broken
n/s inner door step corroded and holed
passenger seats removed from rear of vehicle at time of test
under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
both front tyres perishing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
corrosion to offside front outrigger
passenger seats removed from rear of vehicle not allowing them to be inspected
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres perishing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
corrosion to offside front outrigger
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear tyre sidewalls perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear tyre sidewalls perished
front and rear tyre sidewalls perished
both front tyres are perishing outer sidewalls
vehicle underbody has surface corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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J7 RAS is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 139,911 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 J7 RAS, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J7 RAS is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 June 1993.
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