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FYY 250H

1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,635 mi
Last recorded41,635 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 250H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,635 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

rear floors corroded outside areas

surface corrosion front and rear suspension componets

Fail 31 Aug 2017 41,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering coulpling (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

rear floors corroded outside areas

surface corrosion front and rear suspension componets

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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FYY 250H is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,576 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 FYY 250H, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FYY 250H registered?

FYY 250H is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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