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UCG 683V

1979 Ford Camper

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,984 mi
Last recorded73,984 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Camper68,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCG 683V
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 73,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,708 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,706 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake servo retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,425 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 70,423 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s + n/s inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Domestic gas pipe insecure

Domestic water tank not properly secured

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel bearing sounds slightly dry

Nearside rear brake pipe rubbing slightly on axle breather

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft rubbing on mounting

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,864 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Domestic gas pipe insecure

Domestic water tank not properly secured

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel bearing sounds slightly dry

Nearside rear brake pipe rubbing slightly on axle breather

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft rubbing on mounting

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,091 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 68,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 66,377 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,192 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 64,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,337 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Camper?

Based on 5,097 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,837
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
position lamp(s) not working 90
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
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UCG 683V is a 1979 Ford Camper in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 68,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Camper fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCG 683V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UCG 683V registered?

UCG 683V is a 1979 Ford Camper, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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