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RPL 109M

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,291 mi
Last recorded61,291 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 109M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,291 miles

Front nearside wheel bearing is slightly noisy when spun

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,472 miles

veh lowered

Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front top ball joint boots split

rear tyres 165/15 front tyres 145/15

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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RPL 109M is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,611 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 RPL 109M, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RPL 109M registered?

RPL 109M is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is RPL 109M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPL 109M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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