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BBJ 791S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,877 mi
Last recorded95,877 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 791S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,877 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,416 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 93,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,189 miles

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

both rear outer c/v. boots split.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear outer c/v. boots split.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,361 miles

Both rear constant velocity joints ,have gaiters split

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 86,360 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Both rear constant velocity joints ,have gaiters split

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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BBJ 791S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 BBJ 791S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BBJ 791S registered?

BBJ 791S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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