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CBY 326G

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 326G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 85,111 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 85,111 miles

oil leak

outter skin sills weak

Fail 11 Jun 2005 85,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CBY 326G is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CBY 326G, 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 CBY 326G registered?

CBY 326G is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is CBY 326G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 326G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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