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A66 UHU

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,959 mi
Last recorded132,959 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 UHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 132,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 132,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 115,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 109,913 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 109,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2007 99,571 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2007 99,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 88,638 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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A66 UHU is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A66 UHU, 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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A66 UHU is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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