MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis spring (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis spring (2.4.A.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
OSF inner wing is corroded and holed. OS lower rail; has some corrosion not effeceting the strenght at this time.
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RRY 273R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 RRY 273R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RRY 273R registered?
RRY 273R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 1977.
Is RRY 273R safe to buy?
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