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ExpiredMileage
81,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger / bulk head (2.4.A.3)
major oil leak from engine
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
chassis corroded
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RPK 449L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 RPK 449L, 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 RPK 449L registered?
RPK 449L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 1973.
Is RPK 449L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RPK 449L shows 6 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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