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EGC 493H

1998 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,576 mi
Last recorded73,576 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper79,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 493H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,576 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,575 miles

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,162 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 72,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,138 miles

n/s/f valance corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,624 miles

slight play in steering arms

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to under side of car

outer sills corroded

play in both front ball joints

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering box

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,252 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 62,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 59,800 miles

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Fail 12 Aug 2005 59,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front chassis surface rusting

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust support poor

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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EGC 493H is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 79,813 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGC 493H, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EGC 493H is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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