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ALZ 5039

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,405 mi
Last recorded72,405 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 5039
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,405 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,398 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,215 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 63,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 56,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet damaged

front brake flexi hose ferrules coroding

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,069 miles

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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ALZ 5039 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ALZ 5039, 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 ALZ 5039 registered?

ALZ 5039 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 5039 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 5039 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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