MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slight corrosion rear of nearside sill / wheelarch & front floor edges &c..
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight corrosion rear of nearside sill / wheelarch & front floor edges &c..
n/s/r suspension prescribed area advanced corrosion
o/s/r metal brake pipe advanced corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/R Floorpan slight corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advance corrosion under vehicle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advance corrosion under vehicle
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LYR 495P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 LYR 495P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LYR 495P registered?
LYR 495P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 1976.
Is LYR 495P safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYR 495P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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