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SRR 298F

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

39,490 mi
Last recorded39,490 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 298F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2008 39,490 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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SRR 298F is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 49,290 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 SRR 298F, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SRR 298F registered?

SRR 298F is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is SRR 298F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 298F shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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