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N776 COP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,227 mi
Last recorded156,227 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 COP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2007 156,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 156,227 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 143,510 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 143,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 135,307 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 135,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper arm hinges worn

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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N776 COP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N776 COP, 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 N776 COP registered?

N776 COP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N776 COP safe to buy?

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