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J45 REC

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 REC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 129,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 128,806 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose 0ne strap gone but still surecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 128,806 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system both front to back (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose 0ne strap gone but still surecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 127,660 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 125,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 125,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,692 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

rusty brake pipes

Fail 4 Jun 2015 123,690 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front 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)

advise rusty brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 119,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 114,850 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2012 110,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Fail 30 May 2012 110,648 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,909 miles

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 20 May 2010 101,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,628 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 89,614 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 83,243 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 76,817 miles

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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J45 REC is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J45 REC, 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 J45 REC registered?

J45 REC is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J45 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J45 REC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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