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JNM 479F

1968 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,105 mi
Last recorded30,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Camper53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNM 479F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2017 30,105 miles

center floors and chassis corroded heavily outside prescribed areas

center floors rusted through in places

engine oil leaks

fluid around brake master cylinder

nearside front chassis rusted through outside prescribed areas

oil around steering box

wear in steering system

Fail 23 Jul 2017 30,105 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

center floors and chassis corroded heavily outside prescribed areas

center floors rusted through in places

engine oil leaks

fluid around brake master cylinder

nearside front chassis rusted through outside prescribed areas

oil around steering box

wear in steering system

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 28,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight corrosion on floor and chassis sections

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,738 miles

dampness around n/s/f shocker

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,179 miles

dampness around master cylinder

shocker bushes perished

slight dampness front shocker

very slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Aug 2011 16,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all shock absorber mounting bushes perished and spliting

dampness around brake master cylinder no leak at time of test

offside rearwheel binding slightly

slight dampness around nearside front shock absorber

very slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2010 11,568 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2009 5,413 miles

handbrake just in limits

heavy imbalance on front brakes

slight play in steering idler

Fail 4 Sep 2009 5,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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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JNM 479F is a 1968 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 53,394 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JNM 479F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JNM 479F registered?

JNM 479F is a 1968 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 July 1968.

Is JNM 479F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNM 479F shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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