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NWJ 185D

1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,426 mi
Last recorded61,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 185D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,426 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,424 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 59,392 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,889 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 58,875 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s+o/s/r corner valances corroded not in prescribed area

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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NWJ 185D is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NWJ 185D, 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 NWJ 185D registered?

NWJ 185D is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is NWJ 185D safe to buy?

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