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N71 LAH

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,990 mi
Last recorded69,990 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 LAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,990 miles

damage on o/s outer door sill

small splits on o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy damage to offside outer sill panel

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,656 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 56,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,933 miles

Damage to offside sill

Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,024 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 35,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front no.plate damaged

nearside mirror adjuster defective

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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N71 LAH is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N71 LAH, 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 N71 LAH registered?

N71 LAH is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N71 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 LAH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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