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ExpiredMileage
1,862 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
BOTTOM OF ENGINE WET WITH OIL
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD END HAS INCORRECT LOCKING NUT FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
BOTTOM OF ENGINE WET WITH OIL
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD END HAS INCORRECT LOCKING NUT FITTED
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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SJO 387J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 SJO 387J, 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 SJO 387J registered?
SJO 387J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1971.
Is SJO 387J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJO 387J 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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