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P537 RHX

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

107,096 mi
Last recorded107,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 RHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2012 107,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

body kit insecure

both floors showing corrosion

both front/rear chassis legs weak/corroded

both outer side sills coverd with bodykit

nearside front headlamp seal damaged

nearside front tyre tread worn

oil leak at engine

rear number plate fayded slightly

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2011 101,209 miles

both front chassis/x member corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust system showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

slight crackes in rear exhaust rubbers

Fail 22 Jan 2011 101,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front chassis/x member corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust system showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

slight crackes in rear exhaust rubbers

Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,509 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 95,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 95,223 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 95,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

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

engine running rough

Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,519 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 90,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2006 87,285 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 87,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P537 RHX is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 90,323 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 P537 RHX, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P537 RHX is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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