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L579 FHB

1994 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,883 mi
Last recorded32,883 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 FHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 32,883 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 32,883 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 32,776 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 32,860 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 32,671 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 32,544 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 32,544 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,362 miles

Front Both front wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 32,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both front wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 31,764 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 31,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,199 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs lower both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing beam/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,478 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Rear trailing arms slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,693 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,682 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 27,682 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,262 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 26,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,321 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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L579 FHB is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 124,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L579 FHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L579 FHB registered?

L579 FHB is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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