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BRF 217J

1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,055 mi
Last recorded48,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 217J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 May 2012 46,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,334 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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BRF 217J is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRF 217J, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BRF 217J registered?

BRF 217J is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is BRF 217J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRF 217J shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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