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K101 ARJ

1993 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,620 mi
Last recorded97,620 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Corsa91,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 ARJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 97,620 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,059 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 95,041 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,726 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 90,670 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 87,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 81,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2005 81,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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K101 ARJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K101 ARJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K101 ARJ registered?

K101 ARJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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