MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion on nearside floor not in a prescribed area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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OJT 285J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 OJT 285J, 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 OJT 285J registered?
OJT 285J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 1971.
Is OJT 285J safe to buy?
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