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MRB 799P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

50,424 mi
Last recorded50,424 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2005
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRB 799P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2005 50,424 miles

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nsf tyer side wall and worn

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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MRB 799P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRB 799P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MRB 799P?

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What year was MRB 799P registered?

MRB 799P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 1976.

Is MRB 799P safe to buy?

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