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L608 THC

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,887 mi
Last recorded141,887 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL608 THC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 141,887 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 141,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 133,391 miles

PASSENGER HEADLAMP BEAM HAS POOR PATTERN NEEDS NEW HEADLAMP

Pass 11 Apr 2007 128,391 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 117,233 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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L608 THC is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L608 THC, 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 L608 THC registered?

L608 THC is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is L608 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L608 THC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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