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JFL 789Y

1987 Ford Camper

Beige Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,188 mi
Last recorded35,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Camper66,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 789Y
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 35,188 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 151,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,161 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both front tyres perished

Fail 29 Oct 2020 85,161 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both front tyres perished

Fail 5 Mar 2020 85,139 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central centre propshaft bearing has slight play.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/rear hubs have slight oil leaks.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,667 miles

corrosion around bonnet hinges

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 25 Apr 2019 83,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body component insecure undersill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

corrosion arond bonnet hinges

o/s/f leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,925 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,366 miles

front leaf springs rear bushes perished

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes have surface rust

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

rear wooden floor very weak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,350 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped transverse (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front leaf springs rear bushes perished

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes have surface rust

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

rear wooden floor very weak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,852 miles

floor weak /centre/rear

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

o/s headlight slightly dim

Fail 28 Jul 2015

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

floor weak/centre/rear

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Fail 1 May 2014 79,817 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Both front flexi hose pipes, ferrules corroded, not considered to be seriously weakened

Both rear hubs leaking oil on to exterior of hub back plates.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under vehicle coated with oil / waxoil.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,624 miles

Chassis/body corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 73,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,637 miles

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,915 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 60,293 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2007 60,284 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

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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JFL 789Y is a 1987 Ford Camper in Beige with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 66,546 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 JFL 789Y, 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 39 years old, this Ford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JFL 789Y is a 1987 Ford Camper, first registered on 4 September 1987.

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