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EHJ 263H

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,137 mi
Last recorded56,137 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 263H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,640 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 55,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,876 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 54,452 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play front steering joint

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,567 miles

front suspension has been considerably lowered

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,148 miles

front suspension has been lowered considerably

Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,148 miles

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

front suspension has been lowered considerably

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,303 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,037 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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EHJ 263H is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 35,429 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 EHJ 263H, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EHJ 263H registered?

EHJ 263H is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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