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L6 OOV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 OOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025
Pass 16 Feb 2024
Pass 1 Feb 2023
Pass 10 Jan 2022
Pass 5 Jan 2021
Pass 7 Jan 2020
Pass 12 Jan 2019
Pass 15 Sep 2017
Pass 7 Apr 2015
Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,439 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 50,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,950 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,396 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 48,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,034 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 42,512 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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L6 OOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L6 OOV, 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 L6 OOV registered?

L6 OOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is L6 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 OOV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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