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NJR 402M

1973 Volkswagen 1600

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,812 mi
Last recorded20,812 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 160052,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJR 402M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2015 20,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Nearside rear tyre perished and low on tread

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

offside rear tyre perished and low on tread.

Pass 8 Jun 2014 19,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2013 19,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bulkhead under bonnet corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,134 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 16,126 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,417 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 15,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 143,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 8,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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NJR 402M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600 in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 52,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJR 402M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJR 402M registered?

NJR 402M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is NJR 402M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJR 402M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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