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2049YD59

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,594 mi
Last recorded189,594 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2049YD59
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 189,594 miles

Nearside front strut has slight oil seepage

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2010 189,567 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front strut has slight oil seepage

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2008 171,114 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 171,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front bumper is cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2007 160,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

offside front of vehicle

offside rear window missing

Fail 10 Sep 2007 160,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exaust fouling chassis (poorly fitted)

front brake discs corroded

offside front of vehicle damaged

offside rear window missing

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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2049YD59 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 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 2049YD59, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2049YD59 registered?

2049YD59 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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