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SJM 872M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

989 mi
Last recorded989 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJM 872M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 175 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 160 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,528 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,528 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 98,110 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 97,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 97,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 97,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 96,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SJM 872M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJM 872M, 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 SJM 872M registered?

SJM 872M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 May 1974.

Is SJM 872M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJM 872M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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