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N300 MOL

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,750 mi
Last recorded96,750 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 MOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 96,750 miles

engine management light on dash

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 94,354 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 94,354 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 84,075 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,174 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sun visors clips broke

Fail 6 May 2009 78,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

horn sounds slightly harsh or grating

n/s/r and o/s/r coil spring upper seats starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre tread and sidewall slightly deteriorated

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 May 2009 78,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn sounds slightly harsh or grating

n/s/r and o/s/r coil spring upper seats starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre tread and sidewall slightly deteriorated

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 May 2008 75,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 May 2008 75,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 72,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 69,309 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2006 69,252 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N300 MOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N300 MOL, 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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N300 MOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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