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P393 KBC

1997 Volkswagen Corrado

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,338 mi
Last recorded161,338 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 KBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 161,338 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 161,297 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 159,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 159,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 159,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 159,464 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake hose clip missing (3.6.B.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 159,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 159,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 156,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Jan 2014 148,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 141,778 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Evidence of fuel leak at fuel pump area. No leak found at time of test.

Exhaust system damaged.

Front to rear metal brake pipes coroded and in poor condition.

N/S/F Road wheel damaged on inner edge.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 140,800 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 140,800 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 134,795 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 134,795 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 126,603 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 126,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P393 KBC is a 1997 Volkswagen Corrado in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P393 KBC, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P393 KBC is a 1997 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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