MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
o/s front seat back rest wont lock intin place on one side
front wipers very slowto clear screen
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front wipers very slowto clear screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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UYN 261M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UYN 261M, 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 UYN 261M registered?
UYN 261M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 1973.
Is UYN 261M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYN 261M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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