MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine tick-over speed high
Wiper operation speed slow
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer rattles on tickover
smell of petrol from engine compartment
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear silencer rattles on tickover
smell of petrol from engine compartment
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MRM 491P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 MRM 491P, 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 MRM 491P registered?
MRM 491P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 1976.
Is MRM 491P safe to buy?
The MOT history for MRM 491P shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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