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G293 SMX

1990 Volkswagen Camper

Maroon Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,464 mi
Last recorded129,464 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG293 SMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,464 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 129,454 miles

corrosion on front brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,000 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 128,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure under passenger seat (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Battery insecure under drivers seat (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 128,721 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 128,712 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 127,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 127,241 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,241 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 125,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 125,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 124,309 miles

both front D bushs have play

both front link rods have play

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

parts of body showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Mar 2011 124,308 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

both front D bushs have play

both front link rods have play

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

parts of body showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2010 120,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 120,557 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 117,931 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 117,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 116,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 116,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 115,190 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 107,456 miles

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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G293 SMX is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in Maroon with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 G293 SMX, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G293 SMX is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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