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BHJ 197J

1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 197J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,784 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 47,784 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view cracked (8.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,957 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,326 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion appearing-n/s/f inner sill-floor area,rear inner chassis rails-axel mount area`s.n/s/f inner wing-splash panel area.main beam warning light works on dip beam! hazard lights not working.o/s/r shock damp.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 42,317 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres have severe cracking on sidewalls and require replacement

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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BHJ 197J is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,576 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 BHJ 197J, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BHJ 197J registered?

BHJ 197J is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is BHJ 197J safe to buy?

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