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N43 NCN

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,216 mi
Last recorded106,216 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 NCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,216 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre cracks

slight corrosion petrol tank

Fail 27 Jul 2010 102,590 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre cracks

slight corrosion petrol tank

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 29 Jul 2008 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper rubber split

o/s/n/s/r brake flexy ferrules corrosion

oil level low

Fail 29 Jul 2008 85,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper rubber split

o/s/n/s/r brake flexy ferrules corrosion

oil level low

Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake cable begining to fray

o/s/n/s/r brake pipe furells corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2006 74,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 74,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 69,518 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 69,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine sump corroded/ oil leak

slight play in top of steering

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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N43 NCN is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N43 NCN, 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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N43 NCN is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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