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L20 SLM

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,401 mi
Last recorded88,401 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 SLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 88,401 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 88,401 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 77,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 149,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,516 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,968 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 60,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,591 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 59,584 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,407 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,622 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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L20 SLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,441 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 L20 SLM, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L20 SLM is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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