MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front fuse box wiring harness requires attention
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (4.1.D.1a)
Front fuse box wiring harness requires attention
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
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RNB 494J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 RNB 494J, 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 RNB 494J registered?
RNB 494J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 1971.
Is RNB 494J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RNB 494J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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