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R246 TCR

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,864 mi
Last recorded66,864 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 TCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 66,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,256 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 49,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

boot floor damaged

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear tyre side walls cracked and between treads

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,788 miles

boot floor damaged

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear tyre side walls cracked and between treads

Pass 24 Oct 2005 40,694 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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R246 TCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 111,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R246 TCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R246 TCR registered?

R246 TCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R246 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 TCR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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