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GRF 73E

1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 73E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,182 miles

Boot does not secure.

slight free play in steering. slight bind n/s/f wheel.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,102 miles

boot cannot be secured

play in steering

Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

boot cannot be secured

play in steering

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,999 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 64,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,727 miles

Front brake discs are corroded but still in a servicable condition

Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,496 miles

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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GRF 73E is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 44,774 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 GRF 73E, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GRF 73E is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 November 1992.

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