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PJV 461S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,463 mi
Last recorded13,463 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJV 461S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2006 13,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 6,705 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to nearside front cross member not within prescribed area

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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PJV 461S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 PJV 461S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJV 461S registered?

PJV 461S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 May 1978.

Is PJV 461S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJV 461S shows 3 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.

Does PJV 461S have outstanding finance?

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