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L309 PEX

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL309 PEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 124,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 117,308 miles

front number plate starting to fade

n/s/f & o/s/f chassis member starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2007 109,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/rear hub bearing slightly noisey

Pass 6 Mar 2006 102,098 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 101,784 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

baffles loose in centre silencer

o/s/r hub bearing not tested due to o/s/r brake binding

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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L309 PEX is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 90,323 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 L309 PEX, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L309 PEX registered?

L309 PEX is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L309 PEX safe to buy?

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