Is this broken pipe the reason my freezer is not working? Can it be fixed?

Question

The freezer is old, but I am a renter so I couldn't say how old. On the back there is a sticker that says “HUAYI B43CB”;

It has been stopping intermittently for the last week, and in the last two days it has not come on at all. Everything is now room temperature. It dosen’t have a light, but it is certainly plugged in and switched on.

Looking inside I see that one of the pipes in the shelf of the freezer is broken;

Is this why the freezer is not working? Can it be fixed?

Answer 1

That broken pipe has let all the refrigerant escape, so it will no longer work.

Compared to the cost of a new one, the repair will likely be more expensive given the time, tools and materials involved.