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IBZ 3267

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,815 mi
Last recorded122,815 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 3267
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 122,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

head light flash not working

Fail 26 Nov 2011 122,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

head light flash not working

Pass 27 Nov 2010 115,569 miles

All four tyres badly cracked on outside sidewalls

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 115,569 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

All four tyres badly cracked on outside sidewalls

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 55,681 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 102,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,350 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 98,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 92,661 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 92,659 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 84,738 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 84,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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IBZ 3267 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 IBZ 3267, 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 IBZ 3267 registered?

IBZ 3267 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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The MOT history for IBZ 3267 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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