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L473 KAO

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 KAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 129,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle and sill covered in thick wet paint

Pass 22 Aug 2008 120,802 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2008 120,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

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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L473 KAO is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L473 KAO, 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 L473 KAO registered?

L473 KAO is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L473 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L473 KAO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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