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NRB 354M

1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,045 mi
Last recorded17,045 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 354M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 17,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 16,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leaks

under trays fitted covering some testable items

windscreen wipers slow

Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly slow

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight engine oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight engine oil leaks

under trays fitted

wipers slow

Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,880 miles

slight engine oil leak

under tray fitted

wiper operation slightly slow

o/s front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 16,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight engine oil leaks

under covers fitted

wiper operation slightly slow

Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

jubilee clips around anti roll bar bush clamps

Fail 28 Jul 2015 16,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

off side front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,208 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,358 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2012 12,046 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 11,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2010 9,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 9,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,280 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 7,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,623 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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NRB 354M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRB 354M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NRB 354M registered?

NRB 354M is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 9 August 1973.

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