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ExpiredMileage
37,841 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seatbelt reel mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of cab floor next to seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of cab floor next to seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seatbelt reel mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of cab floor next to seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of cab floor next to seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cylinder 3 exhaust port to heat exchanger (gasket) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Torsion bar corroded
Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Torsion bar corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
battery tray/ rear floor starting to rust
both rear tyres starting to crack
nearside front inner wing starting to rust
offide front brake slight binding
offside front wheel bearing slight play
offside rear outer driveshaft boot split
steering box slightly damp and slight movement
offside front wheel bearing slight play
slight imbalance on rear brakes
steering box slightly damp
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RPO 407S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 RPO 407S, 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.
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RPO 407S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 May 1978.
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