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L35 XHW

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,416 mi
Last recorded113,416 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 113,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 113,413 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 112,778 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 112,753 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 111,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 106,988 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 106,988 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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L35 XHW is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L35 XHW, 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 L35 XHW registered?

L35 XHW is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L35 XHW safe to buy?

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