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M153 VYA

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,681 mi
Last recorded140,681 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 140,681 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 140,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 140,562 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2008 134,644 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 127,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 127,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 119,316 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 119,313 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 118,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front wiper amrs wearing at pivot hinges

Pass 18 Apr 2005 108,211 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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M153 VYA is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M153 VYA, 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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M153 VYA is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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