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J19 OTO

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,340 mi
Last recorded139,340 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 OTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 139,340 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear both sides inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 135,176 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 131,432 miles

Battery Tray Starting To Corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 126,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear inner body sills corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 30 Jan 2013 119,679 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 119,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 112,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exuast Rubber Monts Deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2012 112,871 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exuast Rubber Monts Deteriorating

Fail 22 Jan 2011 106,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2011 106,178 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 99,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,627 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,203 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 56,552 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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J19 OTO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J19 OTO, 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 J19 OTO registered?

J19 OTO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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