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OPR 344J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPR 344J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,616 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 71,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 71,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,693 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,365 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 70,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers wiper arm damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers wiper arm damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,222 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 68,222 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,746 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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OPR 344J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPR 344J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPR 344J registered?

OPR 344J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 May 1971.

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