MOT Status
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99,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front wheel bearing have slight play
some play in upper column bush
some play upper u/j
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
frame and vehicle structure modifications only marginally meet requirements and could benefit from improvements in a number of places near perscibed areas and vehicle structure
previous advisorys apply
vehicle has been modified in various aspects
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres poor
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XNR 313J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 XNR 313J, 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 XNR 313J registered?
XNR 313J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is XNR 313J safe to buy?
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