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J44 DTS

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,809 mi
Last recorded124,809 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 DTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 124,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 116,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 112,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,269 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 102,269 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 93,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,771 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 83,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J44 DTS is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J44 DTS, 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 J44 DTS registered?

J44 DTS is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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