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RJF 873M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,621 mi
Last recorded96,621 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJF 873M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,621 miles

WHEN DRIVEN NOTED CLIKING FROM REAR POSSABLE DRIVE SHAFT JOINT

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,954 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

WHEN DRIVEN NOTED CLIKING FROM REAR POSSABLE DRIVE SHAFT JOINT

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to brake (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear park brake lower effort in balance

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires wire has been touching exhaust advise fit permeant strap to keep away from exhaust (1.9.2c)

fuel pipe touching bulkhead

Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hanging object removed (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to brake (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear park brake lower effort in balance

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires wire has been touching exhaust advise fit permeant strap to keep away from exhaust (1.9.2c)

fuel pipe touching bulkhead

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,141 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from steering box

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 7 Mar 2016 96,141 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Near side rear (1.4.A.2h)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side front top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from steering box

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,068 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,855 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,764 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,215 miles

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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RJF 873M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RJF 873M, 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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What year was RJF 873M registered?

RJF 873M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 July 1974.

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