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FIG 5094

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 5094
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,207 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jun 2008 91,205 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust loose

Pass 20 Nov 2006 85,388 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 85,378 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FIG 5094 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FIG 5094, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 5094?

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What year was FIG 5094 registered?

FIG 5094 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is FIG 5094 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 5094 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 5094 have outstanding finance?

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