MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside outer rear wing has some rust starting to form
rear suspension mounting area has been repaired from inside by shock absorber mounts both offside and nearside
some rust to front of vehicle outside prescribed area
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside outer rear wing has some rust starting to form
rear suspension mounting area has been repaired from inside by shock absorber mounts both offside and nearside
some rust to front of vehicle outside prescribed area
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrsion in spare wheel carrier
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JKR 259L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JKR 259L, 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 JKR 259L registered?
JKR 259L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 1973.
Is JKR 259L safe to buy?
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