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FPR 855V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,254 mi
Last recorded19,254 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPR 855V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 19,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres and nearside front tyre badly perished

Slight play to all wheel bearings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to test wiper blades

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,568 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 12,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,083 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 1,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,189 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 94,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,564 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,160 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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FPR 855V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPR 855V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FPR 855V registered?

FPR 855V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is FPR 855V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPR 855V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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