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N2 TLE

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,758 mi
Last recorded95,758 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 TLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 95,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 90,541 miles

Spare tyre flat

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery tray abit corroded

Both front tie-bar mounts abit corroded slightly

Crack at screen (NOT yet over 40mm into swept area at time of test)

Front chassis areas and around susp/arm mounts abit corroded slightly

P/Brake cables at guide areas abit corroded slightly

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and around coil spring seats getting abit corroded slightly

Slight noise starting at O/S/R w/bearing when spun

Fail 14 Dec 2007 90,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery tray abit corroded

Both front tie-bar mounts abit corroded slightly

Crack at screen (NOT yet over 40mm into swept area at time of test)

Front chassis areas and around susp/arm mounts abit corroded slightly

P/Brake cables at guide areas abit corroded slightly

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and around coil spring seats getting abit corroded slightly

Slight noise starting at O/S/R w/bearing when spun

Spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Dec 2006 84,643 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 84,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 73,233 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 73,227 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N2 TLE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N2 TLE, 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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What year was N2 TLE registered?

N2 TLE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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