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L514 SUA

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,205 mi
Last recorded123,205 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 SUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 118,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 112,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage and slight discolouring

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

wiper arms worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 106,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 102,519 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 102,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 102,367 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly disfigured

offside front outer sill corroded excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2006 98,219 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 98,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded excessive

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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L514 SUA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,668 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 L514 SUA, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L514 SUA registered?

L514 SUA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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