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P701 UHW

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,914 mi
Last recorded158,914 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 UHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 158,914 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 158,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 141,157 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 141,043 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

horn is harsh.

play at steering coloumn.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 129,774 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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P701 UHW is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P701 UHW, 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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What year was P701 UHW registered?

P701 UHW is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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