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M73 XHY

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 XHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 128,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside headlight misted

wiper arms badly worn

Fail 25 Nov 2013 128,245 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside headlight misted

wiper arms badly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 125,130 miles

front and rear shockers getting weak

nearside rear spring mount starting to corrod

rear inner sills starting to corrod

Pass 12 Oct 2009 123,192 miles

both front chassis legs excess repaired

both rear inner sills starting to corror

Fail 29 Sep 2009 123,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills starting to corror

Pass 19 Sep 2008 116,986 miles

both rear chassis legs above coil springs corroded

front number plate delaminating

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge

reduced damping effect on both rear shock absorbers

reduced damping effect on nearside front shock absorber

smoke reading close to limit

stonechip in windscreen

wear in front wiper linkage

wear in offside steering rack arm

Fail 12 Sep 2008 116,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear chassis legs above coil springs corroded

front number plate delaminating

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge

reduced damping effect on both rear shock absorbers

reduced damping effect on nearside front shock absorber

smoke reading close to limit

stonechip in windscreen

wear in front wiper linkage

wear in offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jul 2007 108,016 miles

corrosion on both front chassis rails

front number plate delaminating

slight wear in both steering rack arms

Fail 19 Jul 2007 108,016 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on both front chassis rails

front number plate delaminating

wear in both front rack arms

Pass 30 Jun 2006 99,317 miles

slight corrosion on both front chassis legs

slight corrosion on both rear chassis legs near spring mountings

slight wear in both sides of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2006 99,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

slight corrosion on both front chassis legs

slight corrosion on both rear chasssis legs near spring mountings

slight wear in steeering rack on both sides.

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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M73 XHY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 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 M73 XHY, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M73 XHY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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