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L55 SCS

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 123,379 miles

advise oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 19 May 2008 114,383 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 114,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 106,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 98,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 88,827 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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L55 SCS is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L55 SCS, 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 L55 SCS registered?

L55 SCS is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is L55 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 SCS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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