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L638 LRX

1984 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,148 mi
Last recorded133,148 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 LRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 133,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 133,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 120,815 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 120,781 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2006 104,779 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 104,764 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 99,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 99,288 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 99,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

unable to check nearside dipped beam aim!

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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L638 LRX is a 1984 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L638 LRX, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L638 LRX is a 1984 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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