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E730 SEA

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,392 mi
Last recorded147,392 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE730 SEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 147,392 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light cluster damaged.

unable to check rear seat belts (seats full).

Fail 1 Dec 2010 147,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light cluster damaged.

unable to check rear seat belts (seats full).

Pass 3 Dec 2009 134,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

unable to get in to check rear seat belts as rear seats are full up.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 117,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 101,176 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 85,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 85,696 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 68,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,826 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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E730 SEA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E730 SEA, 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 E730 SEA registered?

E730 SEA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is E730 SEA safe to buy?

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