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N798 ENX

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 ENX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 94,233 miles

front chassis rails corroding behind track control arm inner mountings

front wiper arms worn

number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Dec 2008 91,803 miles

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

alternator drive belt cracking

both side sills starting to rust

brake pads not checked poss low

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 13 Dec 2008 91,803 miles

alternator drive belt cracking

both side sills starting to rust

brake pads not checked poss low

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 12 Nov 2007 89,474 miles

alternator drive belt starting to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,355 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 74,531 miles

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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N798 ENX is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N798 ENX, 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 N798 ENX registered?

N798 ENX is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is N798 ENX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N798 ENX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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