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MKS 863R

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,975 mi
Last recorded5,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKS 863R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 5,975 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r bumper bolt insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,355 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear chassis rails corroded

front and rear vehicle underfloor corroded

nearside and offside front floor (inside vehicle) corroded

nearside and offside front seatbelt anchor areas corroded

nearside front upper suspension arm balljoint cover split

nearside rear chassis rail (engine compartment) corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside front upper and lower suspension arm balljoint covers split

offside front wheel arch corroded - temporary repair - STRONG ADVICE

offside outer sill holed and corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Jun 2009 5,337 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

chips in windscreen

front and rear chassis rails corroded

front and rear vehicle underfloor corroded

nearside and offside front floor (inside vehicle) corroded

nearside and offside front seatbelt anchor areas corroded

nearside front upper suspension arm balljoint cover split

nearside rear chassis rail (engine compartment) corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside front upper and lower suspension arm balljoint covers split

offside front wheel arch corroded - temporary repair - STRONG ADVICE

offside outer sill holed and corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,679 miles

jumps out of gear

Fail 17 Jul 2008 4,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

jumps out of gear

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 93,445 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 93,445 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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MKS 863R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 MKS 863R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKS 863R registered?

MKS 863R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 October 1976.

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