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G826 LVF

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado131,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG826 LVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 147,230 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear brake disc covers corroded.

n/s wiper blade deteriorated.

power steering pipes corroded.

spare wheel well corroded around one fuel tank strap attachment,but not rendering the tank insecure.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 147,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear brake disc covers corroded.

n/s wiper blade deteriorated.

power steering pipes corroded.

spare wheel well corroded around one fuel tank strap attachment,but not rendering the tank insecure.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 147,001 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 147,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 145,074 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 145,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT METAL DISC GUARDS CORRODED AWAY

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM ARMS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTS HAVE SOME PLAY

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

METAL BRAKE PIPE @ O/S/F HAS SURFACE CORROSION

METAL POWER STEERING PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

N/S +O/S FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM ARM MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

N/S/R TYRE APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/F BRAKE DISC WARPED

REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES @ O/S + N/S DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION AND PADS WORN LOW

Pass 2 Sep 2006 143,669 miles

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

NSF shocker slight play in top

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake judder on front brakes

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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G826 LVF is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G826 LVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G826 LVF registered?

G826 LVF is a 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G826 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G826 LVF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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