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N142 PTN

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,294 mi
Last recorded106,294 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 PTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 106,294 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 106,294 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 91,569 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 83,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 78,488 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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N142 PTN is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 113,088 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 N142 PTN, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N142 PTN registered?

N142 PTN is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N142 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 PTN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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