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R245 OTE

1971 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,510 mi
Last recorded129,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Corsa90,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 OTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 129,510 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 127,960 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 127,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 126,175 miles

front no plate faded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 123,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 121,011 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 119,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 118,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 116,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R245 OTE is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R245 OTE, 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 R245 OTE registered?

R245 OTE is a 1971 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R245 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 OTE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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