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OAZ 2730

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,887 mi
Last recorded112,887 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 2730
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 112,887 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear vehicle corroded but not in perscribe area.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,261 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,496 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 29 Dec 2010 104,691 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 103,105 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,337 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper arm worn on pin

Fail 22 Dec 2008 100,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper arm worn on pin

Pass 8 Jan 2008 95,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper arm pin worn

Fail 7 Jan 2008 95,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wiper arm pin worn

Pass 5 Dec 2006 89,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 80,162 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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OAZ 2730 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OAZ 2730, 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 OAZ 2730 registered?

OAZ 2730 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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