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OAZ 7486

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,050 mi
Last recorded94,050 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 7486
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,050 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car over heated at end of mot test

nsr tyre is cracking on outer side wall

nsr tyre is slighty out of shape

nsr wheel bearing is slighty noicey

osr tyre is cracking on outer side wall

osr wheel bearing is slighty noicey

Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car over heated at end of mot test

nsr tyre is cracking on outer side wall

nsr tyre is slighty out of shape

nsr wheel bearing is slighty noicey

osr tyre is cracking on outer side wall

osr wheel bearing is slighty noicey

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,601 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,215 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,300 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 59,286 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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 7486 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 7486, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAZ 7486 registered?

OAZ 7486 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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The MOT history for OAZ 7486 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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