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BLZ 5884

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 5884
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,601 miles

off side front flxi hose ferrell starting to corrode

off sisde rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear number plate starting to delaminate but readable

Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

off side front flxi hose ferrell starting to corrode

off sisde rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear number plate starting to delaminate but readable

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,119 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,049 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 55,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,648 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,731 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 47,704 miles

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

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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BLZ 5884 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BLZ 5884, 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 BLZ 5884 registered?

BLZ 5884 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for BLZ 5884 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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