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L116 GCW

1994 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,779 mi
Last recorded102,779 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsa86,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2008 102,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

TAIL GATE WONT OPEN FROM OUTER HANDLE

Pass 28 Mar 2007 98,176 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 98,151 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,205 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 92,205 miles

Inner Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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 GCW is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 GCW, 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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What year was L116 GCW registered?

L116 GCW is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L116 GCW safe to buy?

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