MOT Status
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62,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front splitting between treads
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system appears in poor condition /taped up but passed emissions test (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
both rear tyres starting to perish
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre sidewall cracking slightly
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J16 XEB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 J16 XEB, 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 J16 XEB registered?
J16 XEB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is J16 XEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J16 XEB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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