MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight play in both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s o/s rear inner wings corroeded
light corrosion on under body
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Underbody corroding
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NRB 857J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NRB 857J, 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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What year was NRB 857J registered?
NRB 857J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1971.
Is NRB 857J safe to buy?
The MOT history for NRB 857J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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