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FPR 429V

1979 Ford Camper

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,661 mi
Last recorded74,661 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Camper68,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPR 429V
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,661 miles

slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,243 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 73,556 miles

body of vehicle leaning over to the n/s ,pos. due to weak road springs ,pos. poor repair to chassis

both front road springs bushes worn

rattle from exhuast system

rear number plate faded

unable to fully check front chassiss repairs due to underseal

Fail 5 Apr 2011 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

body of vehicle leaning over to the n/s pos. due to weak road springs pos, poor repair to chassis!!!!!

both front road springs bushes worn

rear number plate fadeing

"G" clamp clamped onto rear brake hose

Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 71,466 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 71,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both front spring mounts heavly under silled †n/s/f b rake hose starting to perish

How Reliable is the Ford Camper?

Based on 5,097 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,837
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
position lamp(s) not working 90
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
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FPR 429V is a 1979 Ford Camper in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 68,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Camper fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPR 429V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPR 429V registered?

FPR 429V is a 1979 Ford Camper, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is FPR 429V safe to buy?

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