MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside and offside chassis showing signs of corrosion
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CMB 427K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 CMB 427K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of CMB 427K?
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What year was CMB 427K registered?
CMB 427K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1971.
Is CMB 427K safe to buy?
The MOT history for CMB 427K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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