MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured cable anchor point split (3.3.A.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever insecure pivot hole elongated & sticking in on position (3.1.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Slight play in nearside rear hub
hand brake cables frayed
nearside rear parking brake effort low
no number plate light fitted
offside front indicator led,s 60%
parking brake lever worn
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
due to unusual construction this vehicle is difficult to check.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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NRB 163M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 NRB 163M, 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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How do I check the history of NRB 163M?
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What year was NRB 163M registered?
NRB 163M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 1973.
Is NRB 163M safe to buy?
The MOT history for NRB 163M 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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