MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
damage to offside front sill lip
grill, windscreen scuttle and nearside front inner wheel arch cover missing
oil leak
Electrical wiring insecure battery clamp loose (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis/out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery is slightly loose in carrier
damage to offside front sill lip
grill, windscreen scuttle and nearside front inner wheel arch cover missing
offside front outer cv gaiter is loose on the joint
oil leak
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Wheel bolt(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
offside inner rack joint
brake bind from offside rear (strong advise)
chassis box section on nearside front crushed up slightly
coolant level low
engine and gearbox oilstained
exhaust clamps corroded
exhaust downpipe to cat joining bolts/nuts heavily corroded (strong advise)
exhaust rear box heatshield insecure (strong advise)
fraont a.b.s wiring not clipped up (strong advise)
front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn (strong advise)
front brake hoses not clipped up (strong advise)
front cross member damaged on offside
front engine mount lower bolt missing (strong advise)
front indicator lenses cracked
front tyres stretched to the limit on rims (strong advise)
front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorated (strong advise)
fuel pipe ferrules at join to filter corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
large scuff marks on both rear tyres on inner sidewalls (strong advise)
nearside mirror casing loose (strong advise)
numberplate lamps dim (strong advise)
offside front inner arch liner loose at rear (corroded aroung fixing)
offside outer door handle loose (strong advise)
offside rear brake disc corroded
offside washer jet blocked and misaligned (strong advise)
play in both front seat backrests
play in front suspension top mounts
play in gear linkage
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
play in steering column bushes
play in wiper linkage
radiator stained and damp
rear gearbox mount worn and leaking (strong advise)
scrub marks on nearside rear inner wheel arch (strong advise)
slight clutch judder evident
slight corrosion on front subframe
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
play in wiper linkage
radiator stained and damp
play in steering column bushes
brake bind from offside rear (strong advise)
chassis box section on nearside front crushed up slightly
coolant level low
engine and gearbox oilstained
exhaust clamps corroded
exhaust downpipe to cat joining bolts/nuts heavily corroded (strong advise)
exhaust rear box heatshield insecure (strong advise)
fraont a.b.s wiring not clipped up (strong advise)
front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn (strong advise)
front brake hoses not clipped up (strong advise)
front cross member damaged on offside
front engine mount lower bolt missing (strong advise)
front indicator lenses cracked
front tyres stretched to the limit on rims (strong advise)
front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorated (strong advise)
fuel pipe ferrules at join to filter corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
large scuff marks on both rear tyres on inner sidewalls (strong advise)
nearside mirror casing loose (strong advise)
numberplate lamps dim (strong advise)
offside front inner arch liner loose at rear (corroded aroung fixing)
offside outer door handle loose (strong advise)
offside rear brake disc corroded
offside washer jet blocked and misaligned (strong advise)
play in both front seat backrests
play in front suspension top mounts
play in gear linkage
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
rear gearbox mount worn and leaking (strong advise)
scrub marks on nearside rear inner wheel arch (strong advise)
slight clutch judder evident
slight corrosion on front subframe
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front discs corroded
both rear brake discs corroded
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front discs corroded
both rear brake discs corroded
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Corrado?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N290 FSC is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Maroon with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 N290 FSC, 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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N290 FSC is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 22 March 1996.
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