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L853 BCN

1994 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 BCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 93,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 90,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 90,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,907 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 85,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L853 BCN is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L853 BCN, 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 L853 BCN registered?

L853 BCN is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L853 BCN safe to buy?

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