MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,333 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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inner sill corroded but not excessive
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise servicing of rear brakes
advise servicing of rear brakes
all tyre sidewalls cracked.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel tank is corroded
Nail in offside front tyre
Slight corrosion at rear chassis and suspension
Slight weap of oil at steering box
Oil leaks around engine and gearbox
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Washer switch is sticky.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Wipers do not switch off. † †Washer switch is sticky.
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
cant open bonnet for inspection
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
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FHJ 173D is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,652 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 FHJ 173D, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FHJ 173D registered?
FHJ 173D is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 July 1996.
Is FHJ 173D safe to buy?
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