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L409 WOR

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL409 WOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 138,735 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 138,735 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 131,317 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 131,317 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 127,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 127,380 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 124,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 124,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 122,335 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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L409 WOR is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L409 WOR, 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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L409 WOR is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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