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L5 YNL

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,603 mi
Last recorded138,603 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 YNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 138,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 138,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 138,269 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 138,269 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 136,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 123,654 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 107,853 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 13 Nov 2008 107,853 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Airbag light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,753 miles

Air Bag Warning Light(SRS),Staying On.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 90,751 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air Bag Warning Light(SRS),Staying On.

Blue Lights In Washer Jets,Facing To The Front On Vehicle.

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 69,794 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 69,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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L5 YNL is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L5 YNL, 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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What year was L5 YNL registered?

L5 YNL is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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