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JFN 266L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,537 mi
Last recorded46,537 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFN 266L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,537 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 42,632 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,672 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 32,661 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,375 miles

slight corrossion aronud o/s seat mounts

Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,009 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 289,996 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,896 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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JFN 266L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFN 266L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFN 266L registered?

JFN 266L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 June 1973.

Is JFN 266L safe to buy?

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