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L117 XVC

1994 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,892 mi
Last recorded96,892 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsa86,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 XVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 96,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

chassis corrosion os front

front nearside and rear nearside wheel damage

stone chip nearside headlamp

wiper arms in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2011 96,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis corrosion os front

front nearside and rear nearside wheel damage

stone chip nearside headlamp

wiper arms in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,739 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

water pump noisy

front wiper linkage worn

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

Oil leak

alternator belt splitting

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on nearside door pillar

corrosion on offside front chassis rail

corrosion on offside outer sill

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 88,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

alternator belt splitting

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on nearside door pillar

corrosion on offside front chassis rail

corrosion on offside outer sill

front lower cross member corroded

front wiper linkage worn

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

offside rear tyre perishing

offside rear wheel bearing worn(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

water pump noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,002 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 76,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,555 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 58,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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 XVC is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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