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R762 VLW

1997 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,663 mi
Last recorded237,663 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Fairway284,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 VLW
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 237,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 233,276 miles

n/s front tyre cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2014 233,261 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2013 226,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 217,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 201,314 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 201,299 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 191,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 191,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

in balance on rear brakes when applied

Pass 24 Sep 2008 182,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 170,159 miles

How Reliable is the Carbodies Fairway?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
10,948
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Headlamp aim too high 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
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R762 VLW is a 1997 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 284,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R762 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R762 VLW registered?

R762 VLW is a 1997 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R762 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 VLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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