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L117 WLF

1994 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsa86,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 WLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber splitting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion developing leading edge of bonnet

flaking rust nearside rear and offside rear inner sills

superficial gash in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber splitting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion developing leading edge of bonnet

flaking rust nearside rear and offside rear inner sills

superficial gash in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,509 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle chassis has general corrsion throughout

Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle chassis has general corrsion throughout

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,550 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 93,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 91,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 91,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,209 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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L117 WLF is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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