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C18 JCM

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,082 mi
Last recorded59,082 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 JCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,082 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,043 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 47,602 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,552 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 22,630 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 19,511 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 16,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and offside rear outer tyre walls slightly cracked

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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C18 JCM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C18 JCM, 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 C18 JCM registered?

C18 JCM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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