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J2 WLJ

1993 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

122,684 mi
Last recorded122,684 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Corsa91,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 WLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 122,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 121,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 121,057 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe / wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,415 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,785 miles

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,417 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 112,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 110,198 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,134 miles

corrosion various places floor etc

Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,309 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 105,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and under arch (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and under arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,143 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 96,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear lamp cracked, not effecting any lights

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,411 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,486 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,486 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,715 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 78,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 78,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,602 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 70,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 66,787 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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J2 WLJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 91,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 WLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J2 WLJ registered?

J2 WLJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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