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C20 TDM

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,423 mi
Last recorded148,423 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 TDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 148,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 147,673 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 145,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 144,774 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 144,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 144,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 144,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 143,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 143,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 122,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,725 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,180 miles

NSR tyre below pressure

OSR brakes need re-adjustment

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,453 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 81,453 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 74,297 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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C20 TDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C20 TDM, 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 C20 TDM registered?

C20 TDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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