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LIL 7286

1995 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Corsa84,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7286
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 82,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,651 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,636 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

bothside chassis started to corrode

bothside front suspensions arms + front anti roll bar corroded

bothside inner sills started to corrode

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 75,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,274 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 71,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 69,955 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 69,955 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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LIL 7286 is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LIL 7286, 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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LIL 7286 is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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