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J475 MRP

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,777 mi
Last recorded186,777 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 MRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 186,777 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 186,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2016 183,008 miles

coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 179,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 178,568 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2014 178,562 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 171,706 miles

Coolant leak

slight damage to o/s n/s/r tyre edges

Fail 22 Apr 2013 171,704 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Coolant leak

slight damage to o/s n/s/r tyre edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 166,063 miles

Emgine and gearbox very oily

Nearside front foglight inoperative

Power steering pipe (into rack) corroded

Slight damage to outer edge of both rear tyres

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 166,063 miles

Emgine and gearbox very oily

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front foglight inoperative

Power steering pipe (into rack) corroded

Slight damage to outer edge of both rear tyres

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 155,695 miles

Both Number plate lights dim

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside rear tyre outer tread damaged

Slight coolant leak from nearside of Radiator

Fail 4 Mar 2011 155,695 miles

Both Number plate lights dim

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre outer tread damaged

Slight coolant leak from nearside of Radiator

Pass 17 Dec 2008 150,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 147,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 145,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre irregularly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2005 138,119 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 138,119 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both rear brake hose ends corroding and o/s/r,o/s/f brake hose insecure,corrosion under battery andn/s/f outer sill,n/s t.r.e boot split,rear axle beam bushes perished,blue tinted h/light bulbs fitted,slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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J475 MRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J475 MRP, 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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J475 MRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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