1993 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · L647 GRD
1993 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 90,439 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L647 GRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2008
- 90,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L647 GRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Corsa (L647 GRD) between December 2005 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
L647 GRD Mileage History
- 19/12/200582,346 mi
- 22/12/200683,975 mi+1,629 mi
- 22/12/200683,975 mi
- 18/12/200790,427 mi+6,452 mi
- 04/01/200890,439 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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