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DAZ 6359

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 6359
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

excessive corrosion underneth!

front end damage!

o/s/f hub looks bent! no sign of damage!

rear coil springs rusty!

rear wheel bearings need adjusting!

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs rust on edge

front panel and offside chassis surface rust

general body damage

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside rear lens damage

rear inner sills surface rust

wipers poor

Fail 22 Mar 2010 89,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs rust on edge

front panel and offside chassis surface rust

general body damage

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside rear lens damage

rear inner sills surface rust

wipers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,870 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 76,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,159 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 67,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 61,363 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 61,363 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DAZ 6359 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DAZ 6359, 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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DAZ 6359 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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