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M696 VBW

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,764 mi
Last recorded81,764 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 VBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 81,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 May 2008 81,743 miles

Nearside Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,492 miles

offside front chassis rail corroaded

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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M696 VBW is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,196cc 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 M696 VBW, 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 M696 VBW registered?

M696 VBW is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is M696 VBW safe to buy?

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