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J111 JEV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 JEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 81,204 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,057 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 81,057 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner bodysill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer bodysill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel/inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel/inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,038 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,570 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer bodysill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,074 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear valance corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,074 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear valance corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,126 miles

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear inner valance corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,710 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 77,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,146 miles

rear valance panel corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 73,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear valance corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,229 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 58,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J111 JEV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White 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 J111 JEV, 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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J111 JEV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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