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EPK 296J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPK 296J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,834 miles

front and rear suspension is set very low, causing an accute angle on ball joints.

ns rear outrigger corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,827 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

os outrigger in front os rear wheel corroding.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 71,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,963 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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EPK 296J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 EPK 296J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPK 296J registered?

EPK 296J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 January 1971.

Is EPK 296J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPK 296J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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