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ExpiredMileage
26,647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
main brake pipe starting to pit
rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Centre Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable steering idler arm excessive play (2.2.C.1d)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both ns/os (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated coloum bbush (2.1.5)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
body corrosion
dampness n/s/r hub
under body corrosion
advancing under body corrosion
o/s running board missing
under body repaires
oil leak
wear o/s/r suspension rod
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JPB 692K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 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 JPB 692K, 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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JPB 692K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1971.
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