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C2 OCL

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 OCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,320 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

atten o/s washer,atten rear brake adjustment

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,287 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 51,287 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,982 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 43,754 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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C2 OCL is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C2 OCL, 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 C2 OCL registered?

C2 OCL is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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