MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated several dust gaiters in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated several dust gaiters in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ball joint gaiters in poor condition
several ball joint gaiters in perished condition
1. DRAG LINK FRONT BALL JOINT WORN TO LIMIT - recommend renewal.
2. Lower ball joint gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
3. ns track rod end gaiter damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
1. DRAG LINK FRONT BALL JOINT WORN TO LIMIT - recommend renewal.
2. Lower ball joint gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
3. ns track rod end gaiter damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?
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DPC 217J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPC 217J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DPC 217J registered?
DPC 217J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is DPC 217J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPC 217J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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