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J448 FMV

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,496 mi
Last recorded153,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 153,496 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 153,488 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 138,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 127,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 120,703 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 120,124 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 112,467 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 112,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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J448 FMV is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J448 FMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J448 FMV registered?

J448 FMV is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J448 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J448 FMV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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