MOT Status
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115,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight play in strut top mount
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight play in strut top mount
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
underside all very rustynsf seat belt wornslow to complete e/test ( all may req attn soon).
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
underside all very rustynsf seat belt wornslow to complete e/test ( all may req attn soon).
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
suspension components rusting.exhaust fittings rusting.fuel pipes very rusty.slight wear on n/s/f seat belt.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake pipes/ brake ferrules/fuel components all very rusty (attention required soon), o/s/r shock absorber damp, exhaust rusting, front cross member very rusty, o/s caliper sticking
brake pipes/ brake ferrules/fuel components all very rusty (attention required soon), o/s/r shock absorber damp, exhaust rusting, front cross member very rusty, o/s caliper sticking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
lots of surface rust to suspension compoenets
Front Upper Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
lots of surface rust to suspension compoenets
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Corrado?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K161 TJE is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1993 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 128,806 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 K161 TJE, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K161 TJE is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 5 January 1993.
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