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CAJ 100Y

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,823 mi
Last recorded47,823 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAJ 100Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 47,823 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,668 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,807 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 38,807 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,834 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 36,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,010 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,905 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,511 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,862 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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CAJ 100Y is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CAJ 100Y, 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 CAJ 100Y registered?

CAJ 100Y is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is CAJ 100Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAJ 100Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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