MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,741 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r body support weak
spare wheel well slight corrosion
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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ERC 382J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ERC 382J, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ERC 382J?
You can check the full history of ERC 382J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ERC 382J registered?
ERC 382J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 1971.
Is ERC 382J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ERC 382J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ERC 382J have outstanding finance?
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