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K662 PAE

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,298 mi
Last recorded114,298 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK662 PAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 114,298 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 114,272 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 104,303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K662 PAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K662 PAE, 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 K662 PAE registered?

K662 PAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is K662 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K662 PAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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