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G748 FRE

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

211,710 mi
Last recorded211,710 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG748 FRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 211,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f sill damage

Fail 29 Mar 2008 211,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f sill damage

Fail 7 Jun 2007 211,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR DISC BACK PLATE CORODED - MISSING

ADVISE POWER STEERING PIPES HEAVILY RUSTED

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL PIPES RUSTING

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Corrado?

Based on 78,718 MOT tests across 7,281 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,984
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,822
wheel bearing has excessive play 2,352
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G748 FRE is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 131,662 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 Corrado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,984 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G748 FRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Corrado typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G748 FRE registered?

G748 FRE is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is G748 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G748 FRE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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