MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board hole in pipe at rear (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire feed to engine/over heat exchanger (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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GJR 873L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 GJR 873L, 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 GJR 873L registered?
GJR 873L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 1973.
Is GJR 873L safe to buy?
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