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L53 ECP

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Red Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,210 mi
Last recorded167,210 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado123,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 ECP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 167,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 167,110 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 164,701 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 167,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 155,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 151,188 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 151,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 149,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 147,139 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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L53 ECP is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado in Red with a 2,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 123,760 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 L53 ECP, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L53 ECP registered?

L53 ECP is a 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L53 ECP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L53 ECP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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