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VFD 957X

1981 Ford Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,754 mi
Last recorded85,754 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Ford Camper80,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFD 957X
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,754 miles

both door steps corrodid

Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,744 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both door steps corrodid

Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 85,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 84,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,728 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 84,728 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,487 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 84,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight lift in both o/s and n/s kingpins

Pass 6 Sep 2007 84,243 miles

General rust on front chassis spring mount areas.

Hand brake outer cables split and rusty.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,396 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 83,396 miles

Nearside 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 Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2005 81,392 miles

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

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

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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VFD 957X is a 1981 Ford Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 80,508 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 VFD 957X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFD 957X registered?

VFD 957X is a 1981 Ford Camper, first registered on 12 November 1981.

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