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G247 DSB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,534 mi
Last recorded49,534 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG247 DSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,534 miles

front brake flexi hoses metal ends showing slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre has small nail in it

slight corrosion on chassie legs at front bottom arms

spare wheel in boot flat

Pass 2 May 2008 43,016 miles

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

front flexi hose ends corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 43,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

front flexi hose ends corroded

n/sf wiper slightly torn

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,434 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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G247 DSB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G247 DSB, 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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G247 DSB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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