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FRB 93L

1998 Volkswagen Karmann

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,151 mi
Last recorded22,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann69,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 93L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 22,151 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann?

Based on 1,222 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Horn not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
position lamp(s) not working 38
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FRB 93L is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Karmann models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 69,879 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRB 93L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Karmann typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRB 93L?

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What year was FRB 93L registered?

FRB 93L is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is FRB 93L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 93L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRB 93L have outstanding finance?

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