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NTS 471Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,610 mi
Last recorded48,610 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTS 471Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 48,610 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,142 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,949 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 41,949 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 122,462 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,160 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,551 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,203 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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NTS 471Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NTS 471Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NTS 471Y registered?

NTS 471Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 February 1983.

Is NTS 471Y safe to buy?

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