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FHJ 173D

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,333 mi
Last recorded18,333 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 173D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 18,333 miles

inner sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 17 Aug 2019 17,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 17,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,208 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 17,203 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,929 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 6,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,183 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 16,183 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 15,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,792 miles

advise servicing of rear brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,854 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracked.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,572 miles

Oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Washer switch is sticky.

Fail 20 Jun 2007 12,826 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,947 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 11,947 miles

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?

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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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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FHJ 173D is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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