MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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heavy uder seal under car
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
cracking tyres
floor pan corrosion both side
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
cracking tyres
floor pan corrosion both side
Holes both sides outer sills & u/s inner sill & floor &o/s/rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed area.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Holes both sides outer sills & n/s inner sill & floor not within prescribed area. Corrosion o/s/rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed area.
O/s/rear torsionbar casing corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
new front damper springs very close to suspension arms
o/s head light lens cracked
slight corosion n/s floor
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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RBF 242M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 RBF 242M, 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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What year was RBF 242M registered?
RBF 242M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 1973.
Is RBF 242M safe to buy?
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