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L117 GVU

1994 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsa86,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 GVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 97,188 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 97,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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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L117 GVU is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L117 GVU, 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 L117 GVU registered?

L117 GVU is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 1994.

Is L117 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L117 GVU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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