MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,384 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill through out the length (5.2.6)
heavy oil engine leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heavy oil engine leak
slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill panel
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Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RRS 163J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 RRS 163J, 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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How do I check the history of RRS 163J?
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What year was RRS 163J registered?
RRS 163J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 1971.
Is RRS 163J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RRS 163J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RRS 163J have outstanding finance?
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