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L300 URY

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,355 mi
Last recorded63,355 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 URY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,355 miles

n/s headlight beam paturn poor

rear tyres have rub on arch

Fail 17 Nov 2010 63,325 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s headlight beam paturn poor

rear tyres have rub on arch

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,716 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 54,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 42,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2007 40,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 40,524 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 May 2006 36,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2006 36,498 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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L300 URY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L300 URY, 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 L300 URY registered?

L300 URY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is L300 URY safe to buy?

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