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PNB 892J

1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,177 mi
Last recorded3,177 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia62,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNB 892J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 3,177 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 3,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 3,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 2,943 miles

Nearside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Number plate lettering slightly smaller than standard.

Poor screen wash aim.

Small amount of movement at steering box mounting.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 2,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Number plate lettering slightly smaller than standard.

Poor screen wash aim.

Small amount of movement at steering box mounting.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 2,865 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 2,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 2,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 2,170 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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PNB 892J is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,376 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 PNB 892J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNB 892J registered?

PNB 892J is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 19 August 1970.

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