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K142 NGP

1993 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Corsa91,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 NGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 98,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded across back valance under rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 96,554 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

boot corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 96,554 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

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

boot corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 95,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 92,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,825 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Corrosion on offside front wing at bottom corner, but not a structural item

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,895 miles

Exhaust clamp missing from catalytic converter to centre section.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sun visor inner mounting bracket broken but not resulting in an obstruction to driver's view.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated,(surface cracking).

Fail 19 Mar 2012 88,895 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust clamp missing from catalytic converter to centre section.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sun visor inner mounting bracket broken but not resulting in an obstruction to driver's view.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated,(surface cracking).

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,631 miles

Exhaust centre section clamp missing

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Mar 2011 86,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust centre section clamp missing

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,736 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,216 miles

road wheels pretrude from body

Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

road wheels pretrude from body

Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,811 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 78,810 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper arm worn

Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K142 NGP is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K142 NGP, 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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K142 NGP is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 1993.

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