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JNR 42L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,590 mi
Last recorded12,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNR 42L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,590 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 12,568 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 11,027 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s rear bumper loose.

oil cap loose.

Pass 30 May 2009 97,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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JNR 42L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JNR 42L, 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 JNR 42L registered?

JNR 42L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is JNR 42L safe to buy?

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