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BRO 717B

1964 Volkswagen Karmann

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,226 mi
Last recorded6,226 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRO 717B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1964
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 6,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 6,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 5,701 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 5,701 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 5,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 4,602 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann?

Based on 1,222 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Horn not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
position lamp(s) not working 38
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BRO 717B is a 1964 Volkswagen Karmann in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Karmann fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRO 717B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Karmann typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 62 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRO 717B registered?

BRO 717B is a 1964 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 12 May 1964.

Is BRO 717B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRO 717B shows 6 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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