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APC 827T

1978 Ford Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Camper65,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 827T
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,465 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,435 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre perrishing

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre perrishing

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 62,413 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,391 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front leaf spring bush's perrished

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre perrished

rear diff leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front leaf spring bush's perrished

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre perrished

oil leval on min

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,385 miles

previous advisorys still apply , test no. 95395791080

Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,379 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

drivers seat fixings poor

exhaust mounts poor

underside body and strucuture has corrosion,poor repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

drivers seat fixings poor

exhaust supports poor

underside ,body and structure has corrosion ,repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,785 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,772 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,624 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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APC 827T is a 1978 Ford Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,841 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 Ford Camper fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APC 827T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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APC 827T is a 1978 Ford Camper, first registered on 15 December 1978.

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