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FNN 625C

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,014 mi
Last recorded5,014 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 625C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,014 miles

All tyres have heavy cracking and perishing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Only an internal rear view mirror is fitted

Puncture to N/S/R tyre

Spare tyre well is very heavily corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various heavy corrosion to body

Various light corrosion to floorpan

Fail 26 Sep 2007 5,014 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres have heavy cracking and perishing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Only an internal rear view mirror is fitted

Puncture to N/S/R tyre

Spare tyre well is very heavily corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various heavy corrosion to body

Various light corrosion to floorpan

Fail 19 Sep 2007 4,984 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,901 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 4,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

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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FNN 625C is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 FNN 625C, 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 FNN 625C registered?

FNN 625C is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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The MOT history for FNN 625C shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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