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L951 YDE

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,791 mi
Last recorded140,791 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 YDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2006 140,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 140,788 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L951 YDE is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L951 YDE, 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 L951 YDE registered?

L951 YDE is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L951 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L951 YDE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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