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J131 KFV

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,064 mi
Last recorded153,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 KFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 153,064 miles

Brake pipe to compensator rusty

Front crossmember under radiator very rusty

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)

Offside rear brake pipe from hose rusty

Slight play in Nearside front top shock bush

Fail 23 Jul 2008 153,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe to compensator rusty

Front crossmember under radiator very rusty

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)

Offside rear brake pipe from hose rusty

Slight play in Nearside front top shock bush

Pass 23 Jun 2007 152,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front valance corroded

Fail 5 May 2007 152,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 142,397 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 142,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J131 KFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 128,688 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 J131 KFV, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J131 KFV registered?

J131 KFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J131 KFV safe to buy?

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