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NCR 79R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

28,556 mi
Last recorded28,556 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCR 79R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,556 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 28,537 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,268 miles

slight play in steering idler pin

Fail 31 May 2017 27,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering idler pin

Pass 10 May 2016 26,314 miles

engine mounts deteriorating

underside corrosion present

Fail 6 May 2016 26,314 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounts deteriorating

underside corrosion present

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,942 miles

N/S/F Wheel starting to bind

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,811 miles

Both rear seat belts are not in working condition but dont come into the mot due to the age of the vechile

Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

No N/S/F washer

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,441 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 23,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,427 miles

N/S/R Engine mount is deterioated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 23,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Engine mount is deterioated

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,438 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,195 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 18,195 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,455 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 14,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,168 miles

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

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

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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NCR 79R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 NCR 79R, 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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NCR 79R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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