MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,724 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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SCR 857S is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 SCR 857S, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SCR 857S?
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What year was SCR 857S registered?
SCR 857S is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1989.
Is SCR 857S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCR 857S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SCR 857S have outstanding finance?
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