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N207 OPN

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,219 mi
Last recorded135,219 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 OPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 135,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 131,440 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 131,428 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 120,136 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

center brake lights n/w

o/s/r road wheel distorted slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2005 94,263 miles

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

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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N207 OPN is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N207 OPN, 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 N207 OPN registered?

N207 OPN is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N207 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N207 OPN shows 5 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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