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WPC 598S

1978 Ford Camper

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,956 mi
Last recorded91,956 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Camper65,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPC 598S
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 91,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear differential leaking

Pass 8 May 2014 91,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 91,280 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 90,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 89,908 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 89,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 19 May 2010 88,016 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 88,016 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 1 May 2009 85,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 84,855 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2007 82,698 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2006 79,182 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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WPC 598S is a 1978 Ford Camper in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WPC 598S, 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 WPC 598S registered?

WPC 598S is a 1978 Ford Camper, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is WPC 598S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPC 598S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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