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N256 JJO

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Black Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,132 mi
Last recorded205,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 JJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 205,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both sides outer sills sign of repair covered with black substance

front to rear end corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 205,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both sides outer sills sign of repair covered with black substance

front to rear end corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 198,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 197,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 197,756 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 196,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 196,421 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 193,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 191,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 189,397 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 184,767 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 184,767 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 178,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 174,133 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 174,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 160,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 160,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N256 JJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Black with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N256 JJO, 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 N256 JJO registered?

N256 JJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N256 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 JJO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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