MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,490 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/r foot brake reading low †
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
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SFB 394M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SFB 394M, 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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How do I check the history of SFB 394M?
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What year was SFB 394M registered?
SFB 394M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 1973.
Is SFB 394M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SFB 394M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SFB 394M have outstanding finance?
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