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SMS 800T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,653 mi
Last recorded3,653 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMS 800T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 3,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 1,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 542 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,610 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,610 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,447 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall

nearside inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 96,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,282 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 96,282 miles

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

n/s/f inner step corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 96,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 95,916 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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SMS 800T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMS 800T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMS 800T registered?

SMS 800T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is SMS 800T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMS 800T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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