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N297 XDV

1996 Volkswagen Corrado

Blue Petrol 2860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,907 mi
Last recorded42,907 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Corrado113,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 XDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,860cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 42,588 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,485 miles

NUMBER PLATES HAVE HONEYCOMBE BACK GROUND

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,330 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 42,330 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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N297 XDV is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado in Blue with a 2,860cc 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 N297 XDV, 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 N297 XDV registered?

N297 XDV is a 1996 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N297 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N297 XDV 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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