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L890 RAK

1995 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,073 mi
Last recorded112,073 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Corsa84,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL890 RAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2010 112,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 108,296 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 102,689 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 102,689 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 97,957 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 97,842 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 95,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 92,403 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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L890 RAK is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 84,277 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 L890 RAK, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L890 RAK is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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