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M156 STO

1994 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

181,915 mi
Last recorded181,915 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 STO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 181,915 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Chassis slightly corroded

Front discs in poor condition, boarder line pass

Hub caps fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 179,572 miles

Bonnet corroded inside

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Chassis corroded

N/S/R tyre 2mm and cracking between treads

O/S/F head light chipped

O/S/R tyre 2mm and cracking between treads

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 179,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet corroded inside

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Chassis corroded

N/S/R tyre 2mm and cracking between treads

O/S/F head light chipped

O/S/R tyre 2mm and cracking between treads

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 179,465 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in o/s head lamp glass

high hand brake travel

n/s/r brake bind

o/s/r chassis section corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 173,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

chip in offside front headlamp glass

high handbrake travel

vehicle in poor condition underneath

Fail 7 Apr 2009 173,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

chip in offside front headlamp glass

high handbrake travel

vehicle in poor condition underneath

Pass 17 Apr 2008 166,952 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing

stonechip in o/s headlight not affecting beam pattern

Fail 16 Apr 2008 166,949 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing

stonechip in o/s headlight not affecting beam pattern

Pass 23 Jan 2007 163,189 miles

front chassis rails signs of corrosion

gearbox mount loose

signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2007 163,174 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front chassis rails signs of corrosion

gearbox mount loose

signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2006 160,149 miles

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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M156 STO is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M156 STO, 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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M156 STO is a 1994 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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