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H843 GJB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH843 GJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 80,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,842 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2015 77,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,820 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,345 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 71,363 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,089 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 68,089 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,682 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 64,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,004 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,949 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,698 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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H843 GJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H843 GJB, 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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H843 GJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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