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TWS 579T

1978 Ford Camper

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,145 mi
Last recorded59,145 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Camper65,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWS 579T
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,070 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,833 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 76,379 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 May 2011

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,435 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 41,435 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 39,036 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,309 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 39,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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TWS 579T is a 1978 Ford Camper in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWS 579T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWS 579T registered?

TWS 579T is a 1978 Ford Camper, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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