MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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car underbody excessivley welded and underseild
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
both front tyres perishing on walls
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)
rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
N/S/F SEAT RUNNER CORRODED.
N/S/F TYRE SMALL CUT ON SIDEWALL.
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
N/S/F SEAT RUNNER CORRODED, LIFT IN SEAT ?
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT.
Advise corrosion in offside rear chassis near to body mount/shock absorber.
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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CHR 961L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 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 CHR 961L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CHR 961L registered?
CHR 961L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.
Is CHR 961L safe to buy?
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