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R785 BAU

1998 Ford Camper

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,716 mi
Last recorded102,716 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Camper80,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 BAU
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,716 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 102,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 98,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,440 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 93,914 miles

All outline marker lamps not working all x6 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,007 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,476 miles

Emissions not tested due to major oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn second (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,354 miles

2 off side running lamps and 1 near side not operational

Oil leak

both front brake disc's pitting visable on inner faces

gearbox bell housing cover not fully secure

off side beading on body not fully secure

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2009 82,906 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,248 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,629 miles

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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R785 BAU is a 1998 Ford Camper in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,903 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 R785 BAU, 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 28 years old, this Ford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R785 BAU is a 1998 Ford Camper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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