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L7 KSF

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,543 mi
Last recorded153,543 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 KSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 153,543 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2010 142,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 134,522 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 124,395 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2006 113,860 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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L7 KSF is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol 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 L7 KSF, 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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L7 KSF is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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