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ExpiredMileage
17,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake servo defective or ineffective Leaking fluid (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front axle corroded/hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded/holed in various places(old weld) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bump stop mount corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working Stopped half way (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Sliding door cant be opened from the inside
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
steering damper bush has slight play
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
steering damper bush has slight play
Rear tyres wearing uneven
slight oil leak
Centre Front body below windscreen slightly cracked
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside exhaust heat-shield slightly insecure
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper B post slightly cracked
Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
all four tyres showing slight signs of cracking
clutch pedal cable slightly chaffing servo vacuum pipe
fog light not working but vehicle not required to have one
headlamp mask convertors fitted
oil level on min mark
slight scratch offside upper windscreen
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Centre Front body below windscreen slightly cracked
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside exhaust heat-shield slightly insecure
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper B post slightly cracked
Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
all four tyres showing slight signs of cracking
clutch pedal cable slightly chaffing servo vacuum pipe
fog light not working but vehicle not required to have one
headlamp mask convertors fitted
oil level on min mark
slight oil leak
slight scratch offside upper windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside parking brake cable outer casing broken
Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Offside windscreen scratched
Oil level on min mark
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside parking brake cable outer casing broken
Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Offside windscreen scratched
Oil level on min mark
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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RBJ 398M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Gold with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 RBJ 398M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RBJ 398M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 January 1974.
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