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BHM 797T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,711 mi
Last recorded27,711 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHM 797T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 27,711 miles

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

nearside outer sill/wheelarch showing signs of corrosion

offside rear floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 May 2011 27,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside outer sill/wheelarch showing signs of corrosion

offside rear floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,734 miles

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

exhaust system repaired

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,647 miles

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

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

decelerometer brake test carried out due to the vehicle being low to the ground

nearside outer sill corroded (not structural)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,723 miles

slight lift in offside bottom balljoint

Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,754 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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BHM 797T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHM 797T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BHM 797T registered?

BHM 797T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is BHM 797T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHM 797T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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