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LJN 48R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,445 mi
Last recorded19,445 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJN 48R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 19,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 18,762 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 17,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 16,464 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,876 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 Jun 2015 15,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking side walls

offside front inner wheel arch holed corroded not structural

Fail 2 Jul 2012 13,856 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking side walls

offside front inner wheel arch holed corroded not structural

Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,660 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 10,660 miles

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

offside front door mirror glass missing.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 7,052 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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LJN 48R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 LJN 48R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJN 48R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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