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FCA 244S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,605 mi
Last recorded94,605 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 244S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,605 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,605 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,510 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front inner sill corroded

n/s front under valance corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 94,490 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside of front under vallance corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,038 miles

Both rear suspension road springs splayed but not considered excessive at this time.

Engine cooling fan fouling coolant system pipe.

Front under vallence corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Heavy engine oil leaks.

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Play in offside front steering track rod end ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Service brake performance ONLY 50%, this is the minimum percentage for a MOT pass.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 93,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,366 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

most suspension bushes slightly perished

most suspension components corroded

most under body slightly corroded

nearside front crossmember corroded and holed

nearside rear outer tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2009 93,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

most suspension component bushes etc slightly deteriorated

most underbody seams slightly corroded

n/s/f cross member holed and corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

copious amounts of underseal to chassis and floor

most suspension bushes slight perished due to age

most underbody components including brake pies,suspension &steering components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,889 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 91,855 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 91,805 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

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

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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FCA 244S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FCA 244S, 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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FCA 244S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 January 1978.

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