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EAY 791T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,919 mi
Last recorded95,919 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAY 791T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,910 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,569 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,209 miles

slight play in streeing system

Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

slight play in streeing system

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,996 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,750 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 91,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 90,573 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 90,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 89,415 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 89,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

ALL VEHICLE UNDERBODY IS HEAVILY COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2005 84,889 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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EAY 791T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAY 791T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EAY 791T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for EAY 791T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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