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97WX5138

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,602 mi
Last recorded124,602 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97WX5138
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2010 124,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

slight play at steering wheel

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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97WX5138 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 97WX5138, 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 97WX5138 registered?

97WX5138 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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