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J17 RCG

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,436 mi
Last recorded58,436 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 RCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,436 miles

corrosion around rear coil springs on chassis, both sides

corrosion on inner sills at rear, both sides

play in top steering colume bush

Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,392 miles

corrosion on rear inner sills ,both sides.

o/s front tyre low on tread

play in steering colume bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2012 49,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,226 miles

dirty underside

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,203 miles

rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,533 miles

rear no plate deteriorating.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 39,533 miles

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

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

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

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

rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,861 miles

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

front discs worn

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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J17 RCG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 J17 RCG, 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 J17 RCG registered?

J17 RCG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is J17 RCG safe to buy?

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