MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,990 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to nearside front and rear floor panel
offside rear footbrake effort a little low
offside rear shock absorber upper fixing loose
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
steering flexy coupling starting to split
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
steering flexy coupling starting to split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Evidence of odometer cable fouling nearside front flexable brake hose
Front shock absorber dust covers broken
Oil leak
Rear of offside sill corroded
Steering column lower rubber coupling perishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Evidence of odometer cable fouling nearside front flexable brake hose
Front shock absorber dust covers broken
Oil leak
Rear of offside sill corroded
Steering column lower rubber coupling perishing
Battery insecure
Fuel breather pipe broken under O/S/F wing and metal pipe corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight leak on fuel breather pipe where it joins tank
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JYY 217J is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 JYY 217J, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JYY 217J registered?
JYY 217J is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 12 March 1990.
Is JYY 217J safe to buy?
The MOT history for JYY 217J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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