£8,250
1974 Volkswagen Devon Camper
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Volkswagen Devon Camper, a UK-supplied RHD model, features an upgraded 1,800cc Just Kampers engine and a recently rebuilt gearbox. Having been rebuilt multiple times, it's described as a usable camper with tasteful interior updates, though it shows some cosmetic wear and comes with advisories on its MOT, making it ideal for someone looking for a project to improve.
Condition
6
The vehicle shows deterioration in the usual places, suggesting cosmetic wear. However, it has been rebuilt several times and has a recent gearbox rebuild, indicating good mechanical maintenance. The description mentions it's more for 'use and improve' than a show queen, aligning with the 'Good' condition where some reconditioning is needed.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
2342034661
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
TRD513M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1974 Volkswagen Devon Camper UK supplied RHD example; 1,800cc Just Kampers engine; recent recon gearbox; driven 100 miles to the sale - ready for more This usable Bay-Window Camper has been with our vendor since 2003 and has been rebuilt several times from stem to stern since then.
A veteran of no fewer than 15 Glastonbury Festivals, it comes with multiple bills on file showing love, care and attention over the last 19 years.
The basics are simple, the engine having been swapped for a more powerful 1,800cc unit from Just Kampers and the gearbox rebuilt as recently as October 2021 by Bristol Transmissions.
It flew up to our Leominster offices from Bristol without missing a beat.
The interior has been tastefully modernised and the correct Devon pop-top fitted with new 'bellows'.
The bus is sound, but shows some deterioration in the usual places so it is more use and improve than a show queen.
It comes with an awning and an outdoor cover too plus an MOT to July 2023 with various adv...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 28 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
43,899 miles
Registration Date
1974-06-04
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 29 2022 with 43,899 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- corrosion around front bumper n/s/f inner and o/s/f outer
- Offside outer sill corroded with holes
- o/s/r cover plate corroded around suspension component
- corrosion around o/s/r engine mounting (with holes)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded with holes
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear corrosion front of wheel arch (with holes)
- Offside Rear corrosion front of wheel arch with holes
Passed
On May 19 2017 with 38,322 miles
Passed
On May 28 2016 with 38,290 miles
Passed
On May 30 2015 with 37,807 miles
Passed
On Dec 10 2013 with 36,555 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in steering idler, not excessive
Failed
On Dec 04 2013 with 36,554 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 26 2012 with 34,797 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2011 with 34,393 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/f tyre cracked
- corrosion in several areas,not excessive
- slight free play in steering idler and ball joints
- metal brake pipes corroded front and rear
Failed
On Jun 16 2011 with 34,393 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- n/s/f tyre cracked
- corrosion in several areas,not excessive
- slight free play in steering idler and ball joints
- metal brake pipes corroded front and rear
Passed
On Apr 26 2007 with 33,282 miles
Failed
On Apr 20 2007 with 33,282 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Failed
On May 09 2006 with 31,883 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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