MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play n/s rear wheel bearing
slight play/wear n/s front suspension joint
advise attention to wiper blades/arms
n/s front upper/inner trunion bush worn - not causing excess play at steering wheel but advise replace
n/s rear tyre getting close to limit in places
steering coloumn slightly loose - advise attention
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nsr felxi hose secured by jubily clip
top ball joint not seated into hub correctly
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
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FIJ 487 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FIJ 487, 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 FIJ 487 registered?
FIJ 487 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 December 1973.
Is FIJ 487 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FIJ 487 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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