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M434 XEW

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,838 mi
Last recorded88,838 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 XEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,838 miles

FRONT SPOILER TRIM BECOMING DETACHED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NAIL IN NSR

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Fail 10 Aug 2010 88,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT SPOILER TRIM BECOMING DETACHED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NAIL IN NSR

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,410 miles

Fairly advanced corrosion to front chassis and rear upper spring cups

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,666 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 73,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch starting to slip

front number plate cracked

front wipers loose on there pivot

nearside front tyre 2mm and bould on inner edge

offside front door damaged

offside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

oil on min level at time of the test

rear exhaust box only has one rubber holding it instead of two

Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,162 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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M434 XEW is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M434 XEW, 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 M434 XEW registered?

M434 XEW is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M434 XEW safe to buy?

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