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L815 YPM

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

171,905 mi
Last recorded171,905 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL815 YPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2007 171,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 165,958 miles

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded by suspension arms

Fail 4 Apr 2006 165,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded by suspension arms

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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L815 YPM is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L815 YPM, 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 L815 YPM registered?

L815 YPM is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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