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OPD 233D

1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

343 mi
Last recorded343 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 233D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2014 343 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 282 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 282 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 99,894 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 99,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 99,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 99,168 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 99,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OPD 233D is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 OPD 233D, 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 OPD 233D registered?

OPD 233D is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is OPD 233D safe to buy?

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