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ABH 183C

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,700 mi
Last recorded37,700 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 183C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 37,700 miles

front tyres very close to wheel arches on lock to lock

Fail 25 May 2017 37,699 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking hose above gearbox (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres very close to wheel arches on lock to lock

Pass 17 May 2016 37,235 miles

horn operates when turning steering wheel

slight oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 37,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn operates when turning steering wheel

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,791 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,788 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn operates randomly upon steering application

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,700 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills, and n/s floor.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,689 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills.

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear floors.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 30,873 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?

Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 786
position lamp(s) not working 340
Horn not working 337
Stop lamp not working 271
Headlamp not working on main beam 265
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ABH 183C is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,652 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 Karmann Ghia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 786 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABH 183C, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABH 183C registered?

ABH 183C is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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