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FIL 2650

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 2650
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2010 82,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 82,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,386 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 71,386 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2008 63,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,299 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,506 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 53,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FIL 2650 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FIL 2650, 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 FIL 2650 registered?

FIL 2650 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FIL 2650 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 2650 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIL 2650 have outstanding finance?

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