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J491 FNG

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,961 mi
Last recorded128,961 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Corrado128,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 FNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 128,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 126,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 123,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 120,560 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 167,452 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 167,452 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 162,643 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 162,641 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 105,376 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 105,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 106,745 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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J491 FNG is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J491 FNG, 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 J491 FNG registered?

J491 FNG is a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J491 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J491 FNG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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