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J900 RBH

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,663 mi
Last recorded55,663 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 RBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 55,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 55,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,274 miles

advice on front wipers

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on heavy underseal at rear inner sills both sides at rear

Fail 19 Jan 2023 48,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice on front wipers

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on heavy underseal at rear inner sills both sides at rear

Pass 20 Dec 2021 40,884 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 29,194 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 29,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 21,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 21,732 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 21,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 21,622 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,230 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 20,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,190 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,531 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,280 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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J900 RBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J900 RBH, 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 J900 RBH registered?

J900 RBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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The MOT history for J900 RBH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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