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L114 FOE

1994 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsa86,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 FOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,824 miles

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both headlamps require further securing soon

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

compensator slightly stiff

handbrake cables slightly corroded and requires attention soon

nearside B piller requires attention soon

nearside front shocker has a slight misting of oil

nearside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

offside front sidelight dim

offside outersill slightly corroded

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded and requires attention soon

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2010 103,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both headlamps require further securing soon

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

compensator slightly stiff

handbrake cables slightly corroded and requires attention soon

nearside B piller requires attention soon

nearside front shocker has a slight misting of oil

nearside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

offside front sidelight dim

offside outersill slightly corroded

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded and requires attention soon

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front shocker mounts have slight play

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2009 98,276 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front shocker mounts have slight play

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,562 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 94,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 88,232 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

various corrosion spots showing under vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2007 88,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

various corrosion spots under vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2006 82,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 82,343 miles

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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L114 FOE is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 86,394 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 L114 FOE, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L114 FOE is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1994.

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