MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,964 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine doesnt always drop down to idle speed.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
both outer sill heavly welded and has some rust
brakes have a slight imbalance on the back
exhaust has tempory bracket
offside & nearside rear inner body panel corroded
offside and nearside rear floor panel corroded
vehicle under body is heavely coated in under sill
nearside front and offside rear floors have advanced corrosion
rear chassis rails have advanced corrosion
Centre Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
welded repairs cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
welded repairs cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal
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SFB 398M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 398M, 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 SFB 398M registered?
SFB 398M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 1973.
Is SFB 398M safe to buy?
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