MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s front tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s front tyre worn outside edge
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
hazard light switch has been removed as in acordance to regulations 1 april 1986
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
No rear seats or seat belts fitted.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
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RMJ 990J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RMJ 990J, 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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RMJ 990J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 1971.
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