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OAZ 4941

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,128 mi
Last recorded131,128 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 4941
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 131,128 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 130,958 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hole in spare wheel well

off side chassis leg corroded

slight bind in the off side rear brake

tailgate won't open (load obviously secured) inspection of structural areas in boot carried out by leaning over the back seats

Pass 2 Feb 2013 127,045 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor,tailgate and bonnet rusted

nearside front roadwheel and tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2013 127,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor,tailgate and bonnet rusted

nearside front roadwheel and tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 122,847 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres have age cracks in treads

Pass 22 Feb 2011 118,364 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 118,364 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 112,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,813 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 105,813 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 99,929 miles

Engine sump heavily rusted.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,966 miles

Engine sump heavily rusted and appears to be leaking.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 91,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine sump heavily rusted and appears to be leaking.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long footbrake travel.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 82,505 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 82,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise front tyres wearing at inner treads,offside wiperblade slightly insecure in arm,rear under body sills rusty.

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 4941 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OAZ 4941, 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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OAZ 4941 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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