MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front tyres perished
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lots of repairs covered in underseal (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres cracking
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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JHM 790K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 JHM 790K, 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 JHM 790K registered?
JHM 790K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 August 1971.
Is JHM 790K safe to buy?
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