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ABH 186C

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

722 mi
Last recorded722 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 186C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 722 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 95,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 186C is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,611 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 186C, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABH 186C registered?

ABH 186C is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is ABH 186C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABH 186C shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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