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Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated grease on inner brake pad and disc (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front slight lift in king pin
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front washer jets worked ran out of water but would not work after filled reservoir
Offside Front play in king pin not excessive
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
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697 XVW is a 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 786 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 697 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 67 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 697 XVW registered?
697 XVW is a 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1959.
Is 697 XVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 697 XVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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