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L111 MOR

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,359 mi
Last recorded87,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 MOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,359 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,638 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 82,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,450 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,446 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 73,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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L111 MOR is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L111 MOR, 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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L111 MOR is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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