MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid around master cylinder .. no visible leak
Fluid around nearside rear brake drum .. no visible leak
Front wheels close to body with steering on full lock
Offside rear brake binding slightly
Oil leak
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fluid around master cylinder .. no visible leak
Fluid around nearside rear brake drum .. no visible leak
Front wheels close to body with steering on full lock
Offside rear brake binding slightly
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front wheel bearings slightly noisey
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FRR 314J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FRR 314J, 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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What year was FRR 314J registered?
FRR 314J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 1971.
Is FRR 314J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRR 314J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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