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L542 PUG

1994 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,447 mi
Last recorded121,447 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsa86,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 PUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,447 miles

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Fail 14 Oct 2009 121,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded & holed

oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,274 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 112,274 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 106,415 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 106,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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L542 PUG is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L542 PUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L542 PUG registered?

L542 PUG is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L542 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 PUG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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