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L118 SYJ

1994 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsa86,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 SYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,131 miles

car was roadtested after repair and speedo found to be not working.

child seat fitted to offside rear.

front brake discs badly corroded:- recommend new.

heavy surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 92,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted to offside rear.

front brake discs badly corroded:- recommend new.

heavy surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,021 miles

corrosion to nearside front chassis, offside and nearside inner sills at rear, offside and nearside rear chassis members and front crossmember will need attention in near future.

nearside front tyre tread worn on limit (inner edge):- recommend new.

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low on inner edges.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 80,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to nearside front chassis, offside and nearside inner sills at rear, offside and nearside rear chassis members and front crossmember will need attention in near future.

nearside front tyre tread worn on limit (inner edge):- recommend new.

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low on inner edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,287 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 64,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to nearside rear chassis adjacent to spring will need attention in near future.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 58,067 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L118 SYJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L118 SYJ, 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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L118 SYJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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