MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CORRADOs year 1990

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Pass percent:45.50%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:4,615 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	736
Brake pipe excessively corroded	720
Headlamp aim out of alignment	484
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	361
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	359
Registration plate lamp issues	351
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	331
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	186
Registration plate issues	147
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	117
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	114
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	108
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	106
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	102
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	96
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	86
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	82
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	82
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	82
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	80
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	79
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	76
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	73
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	65
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	65
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	64
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	64
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	59
Rear brake binding	58
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	58
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	57
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	57
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	56
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	56
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	54
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	52
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	49
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	48
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	48
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	47
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	46
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	46
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	46
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	45
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	45
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	45
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	43
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	42
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	42
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	41
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	40
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	40
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	39
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Windscreen has damage	38
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	36
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	35
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	35
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	35
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	34
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	33
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	32
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	29
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	28
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	28
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	27
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	26
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	24
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	24
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	23
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	22
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	21
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	21
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	20
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	20
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	20
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	20
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	20
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	19
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	17
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	17
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	16
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	16
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	16
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	16
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	15
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	14
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Brake hose damaged	14
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	14
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	14
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	14
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	14
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	13
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	13
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	12
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	12
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	12
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	12
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	12
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	12
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	12
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	10
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	9
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	8
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CORRADOs year 1990

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