1994 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · L281 MKX
1994 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 61,652 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jun 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L281 MKX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2008
- 61,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L281 MKX Mileage History
- 31/03/200647,461 mi
- 31/03/200647,461 mi
- 30/03/200752,892 mi+5,431 mi
- 30/03/200752,893 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/200861,474 mi+8,581 mi
- 02/04/200861,652 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 7,071 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
L281 MKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Corsa (L281 MKX) between March 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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