MOT Status
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68,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front brake pipes coated in grease/paint
Nearside Rear brake pipes coated in grease/paint
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front radius arm slight movement / requires geasing
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front & rear suspension units,subframes & mount areas corroded
n/s/f seat belt slow to re-coil
screen washers & wipers poor
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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C793 MVH is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C793 MVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C793 MVH registered?
C793 MVH is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1986.
Is C793 MVH safe to buy?
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