MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak on engine.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/f chassis by steering box heavily corroded.
underside of vehicle covered in sealant.
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SPJ 843M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 SPJ 843M, 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 SPJ 843M registered?
SPJ 843M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 1973.
Is SPJ 843M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SPJ 843M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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