MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
n/s rear brake backing plate corroded
rear tyres slight perishing on sidewalls
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
n/s rear brake baking plate corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear 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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BRAKE SERVO CORRODED
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION
N/S/F JACK POINTAREA CORRODED THROUGH
N/S/FDRIVE SHAFT GAITOR SPLIT
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
{SPING) BRAKE PEDALFULCRUM BROCKEN
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
(SPRING) BRAKE PEDAL FULCRUM BROCKEN
BRAKE SERVO RUSTY
GENERAL VEHICLE VERY CORRODED
N/S/F JACK POINT TO PANELS CORRODED THROUGH
N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT GAITOR SPLIT
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
long brake pedal travel
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
All road wheels have run out
Both rear brake back plates modified to allow access to brake adjusters.
Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front brakes slightly binding
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rust hole at bottom of near side door pillar.
Rust hole below battery off side rear of engine bay.
Rust hole near side front by horn mounting.
near side front floor rust hole not perscribed area
near side rear floor modified for refrigerator vent.
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SMK 398M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 SMK 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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SMK 398M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1974.
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