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GIW 9105

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,043 mi
Last recorded114,043 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 9105
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 114,043 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 103,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 103,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 92,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,091 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,500 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 85,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 78,138 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX BAFFLES ARE RATTLING/LOOSE

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED/BROKEN

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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GIW 9105 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GIW 9105, 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 GIW 9105 registered?

GIW 9105 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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