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ALZ 7550

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7550
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,485 miles

slight damage to front windscreen

slight dampness of both power steering pump and steering rack

wiper arms worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight damage to front windscreen

slight dampness of both power steering pump and steering rack

wiper arms worn

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,998 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 88,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,360 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 82,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,937 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 7550 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ALZ 7550, 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 7550 registered?

ALZ 7550 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 7550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 7550 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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