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MFO 251

1962 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,987 mi
Last recorded59,987 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Camper33,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFO 251
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1962
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2007 59,987 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f out rigger rusty but ok at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2007 59,987 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f out rigger rusty but ok at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2006 59,718 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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MFO 251 is a 1962 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 33,173 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 MFO 251, 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 64 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFO 251 registered?

MFO 251 is a 1962 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 November 1962.

Is MFO 251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFO 251 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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