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C8 RRD

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Yellow Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,339 mi
Last recorded71,339 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,339 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,339 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,799 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 61,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,236 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 54,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,771 miles

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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C8 RRD is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Yellow with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 128,806 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 C8 RRD, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 RRD registered?

C8 RRD is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C8 RRD safe to buy?

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