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SVE 797K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,361 mi
Last recorded1,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVE 797K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 1,361 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 1,361 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 391 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,918 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake could do with adjustment

sliht play in the steering idler arm

undershield covering the centre of the vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2012 97,241 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 96,775 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,146 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear suspension lowered to maximun extent

handbrake cable outer casings fowling wheel rims

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,510 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

indicator switch weak on location.

various items require further improvement

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,802 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,802 miles

Front Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SVE 797K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 SVE 797K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SVE 797K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 November 1971.

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