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ESJ 404

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Brown Petrol 2007cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,664 mi
Last recorded5,664 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 404
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,007cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,664 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 5,664 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ESJ 404 is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Brown with a 2,007cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ESJ 404, 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 ESJ 404 registered?

ESJ 404 is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is ESJ 404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 404 shows 2 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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