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RRR 698L

1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,690 mi
Last recorded52,690 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRR 698L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 52,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,766 miles

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,428 miles

slight oil contamination to n/s rear brake drum

Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 26,693 miles

slight fluid leak from n/s rear brake drum

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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RRR 698L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 41,983 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 RRR 698L, 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 53 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 RRR 698L registered?

RRR 698L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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