MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,988 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight play in steering drop arm
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nsf brake back plate worn through slighty at bottom edge
slight footbrake travel
nsf brake back plate worn through slighty at bottom edge
slight footbrake travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
body front panel holed with corrosion.
both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.
offside front headlamp aim has no kick up to nearside.
slight play in steering wheel column.
various areas of corrosion to body panels.
Corosion throughout underbody
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering box damp
oil leak
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PRA 793K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 PRA 793K, 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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PRA 793K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 1971.
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