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M262 LUL

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,496 mi
Last recorded126,496 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 LUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 126,496 miles

Patches of surface rust all over underside.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 124,080 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 124,080 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 121,703 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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M262 LUL is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M262 LUL, 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 M262 LUL registered?

M262 LUL is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M262 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M262 LUL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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