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OAZ 8069

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,758 mi
Last recorded115,758 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 8069
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 115,758 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2009 107,830 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 107,757 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s/r service brake has low RBT effort measured, recommend inspect wheel cylinder a.s.a.p

Pass 7 May 2008 92,834 miles

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules slightley carroded

Pass 8 May 2007 88,153 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 88,153 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 75,158 miles

see advisory notice issued with test no 621598726181

Fail 8 May 2006 75,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

VIN recorded on V5 is 1 digit short

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant expansion tank empty

rear wiper split

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 8069 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 8069, 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 8069 registered?

OAZ 8069 is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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