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FEC 869T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,710 mi
Last recorded34,710 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEC 869T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 34,710 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,582 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 34,581 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,596 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 22 May 2014 33,008 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 32,981 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded but not in prescibed area

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 32,375 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,134 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 20,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,684 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,178 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 14,163 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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FEC 869T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEC 869T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FEC 869T?

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What year was FEC 869T registered?

FEC 869T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 October 1978.

Is FEC 869T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEC 869T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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