MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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HOX 390L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 HOX 390L, 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 HOX 390L registered?
HOX 390L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1973.
Is HOX 390L safe to buy?
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