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ExpiredMileage
35,773 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s track rod end has very slight wear
slight wear in n/s track rod end
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
slight wear in n/s track rod end
n/s front shock absorber leaking slightly
nail in n/s rear tyre
windscreen chipped in centre
n/s front tyre slightly distorted
signs of corrosion to both sides rear brake pipes
n/s front tyre slightly distorted
boot floor corroding under fuel tank
possible slight fluid leak on n/s front shock absorber
both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
corrosion to boot floor on underside near bulkhead-will soon require attention
ferrules on rear brake hoses slightly corroded
n/s front shock absorber damp
slight play in n/s front wheel bearing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight leak on n/s front shock absorber
slight distortion to n /s front tyre.
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SAL 389L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 SAL 389L, 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 SAL 389L registered?
SAL 389L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 1973.
Is SAL 389L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SAL 389L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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