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K101 HBD

1993 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

200,675 mi
Last recorded200,675 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Corsa91,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 HBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2009 200,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate broken at bottom [plate still legible]

rear shock absorber casings [are corroded and insecure]

Pass 19 Jan 2008 196,792 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 196,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 192,593 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 192,577 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre on 1.6mm

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 HBD is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBD, 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 K101 HBD registered?

K101 HBD is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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