MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to inner wheel arches
corrosion under vehicle
corrosion to inner arches
corrosion under vehicle
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
All under body coroading
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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SFA 496J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SFA 496J, 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 SFA 496J registered?
SFA 496J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is SFA 496J safe to buy?
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