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AJH 526A

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,819 mi
Last recorded53,819 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJH 526A
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,819 miles

the nearside wing mirror is missing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge of the tyre

the nearside wing mirror is missing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,803 miles

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

Oil leak

all shocks weak

alt belt missing

engine noise from water pump area

n/s mirror missing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2009 36,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

alt belt missing

engine noise from water pump area

n/s mirror missing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,974 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,350 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 21,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AJH 526A is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJH 526A, 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 AJH 526A registered?

AJH 526A is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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