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LOR 868L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,687 mi
Last recorded73,687 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOR 868L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 73,640 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine mounting brace. both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion in the wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 73,404 miles

Long travel in brake pedal should be checked

Pass 9 May 2018 73,150 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 72,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,780 miles

balljoint dust covers perished

offside rear chassis rail/engine mounting corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 70,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2013 69,979 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,204 miles

nearside front lower ball jiont dust cover split

Fail 1 Mar 2012 17,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front lower ball jiont dust cover split

nearside front tyre starting to perish

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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LOR 868L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LOR 868L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LOR 868L registered?

LOR 868L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is LOR 868L safe to buy?

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