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NAL 196E

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,243 mi
Last recorded40,243 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 196E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,243 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 40,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside & nearside rear body mounting bushes missing

offside front caliper bleed nipple broken

Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,926 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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NAL 196E is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 49,290 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 NAL 196E, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NAL 196E registered?

NAL 196E is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is NAL 196E safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAL 196E shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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