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GEL 429Y

1995 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

61,946 mi
Last recorded61,946 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Corsa84,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 429Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,946 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front flexy brake hoses started to corrod

front tyres on wrong rotation

nearside front roadwheel has slight buckle inner rim

various areas of corrision started

Fail 14 Jun 2008 61,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

advisory nearside front out rigger corroded

offside & nearside front brake hoses feruls corroded

offside & nearside rear wheel bearing grease caps missing

Fail 6 Jun 2008 61,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside & nearside front brake hoses feruls corroded

offside & nearside rear wheel bearing grease caps missing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,246 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 60,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank insecure

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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GEL 429Y is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 84,277 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 GEL 429Y, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GEL 429Y is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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