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L116 DAG

1994 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,827 mi
Last recorded121,827 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsa86,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 DAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2010 121,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 121,756 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 117,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,954 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 102,883 miles

chassi showing general corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2006 96,361 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 96,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis under frame weak

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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L116 DAG is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L116 DAG, 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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L116 DAG is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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