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JFB 398H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFB 398H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,244 miles

Extensive welding

Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,244 miles

Extensive welding

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,467 miles

Extensive welding done

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 77,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

extensive welding done

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

extensive welding done

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

extensive welding done

Fail 29 Jun 2012 76,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

extensive welding done

Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

extensive welding done

Fail 20 May 2011 75,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

extensive welding done

Pass 14 May 2010 75,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 75,216 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

floors repaired

general corrosion to doors/boot etc

headlamp reflectors poor condition

nearside sill area surface corrosion

seat belt fixings repaired

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,270 miles

general corrosion to floor area

general corrosion to front of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2009 73,270 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to floor area

general corrosion to front of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2008

front cross member repaired

general rusting to doors/sills/panels

o/s rear floor surface corrosion

repairs carried out too/s & n/s seat belt fixing area

Fail 11 Feb 2008 71,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front cross member repaired

general rusting to doors/sills/panels

o/s/rear floor surface corrosion

repairs carried out o/s & n/s seat belt fixings

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,865 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 69,865 miles

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

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

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

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

front chassis repaired o/s floor repaired

Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,091 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 66,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

n/s jacking point corroiding

n/s/rear floor holed

o/s & n/s floor several welded areas

o/s/rear floor corroided engine mounting area

o/s/rear outrigger welding poor

rear drive shaft c v gaitors pin holed

several areas of welding to front of vehicle

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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JFB 398H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 JFB 398H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JFB 398H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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