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R709 XWC

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,183 mi
Last recorded84,183 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 XWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 84,183 miles

advise park brake cable frayed

cat fit for MOT but believe it will be removed after test

Fail 26 May 2009 84,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise park brake cable frayed

Pass 28 May 2008 72,828 miles

vehicle required a pre cat test as engine been altered to a pre 1989 2.0 litre dvla aware and notified of modification

Pass 2 Jun 2007 60,164 miles

vehicle required a pre-cat test as engine has been alterd to a 1989 2.0 litre.dvla notified of modification.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 60,161 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 May 2006 51,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice cat in place at time of test but likely to be removed after left test station!!

advice rear reflector stuck to rear hatch and likely to b e removed!!

rear lenses smoked but colour of lights showing correct!!

Pass 2 May 2006 51,672 miles

advice cat in place at time of test but likely to be removed after left test station!!

advice rear reflector stuck to rear hatch and likely to b e removed!!

rear lenses smoked but colour of lights showing correct!!

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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R709 XWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R709 XWC, 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 R709 XWC registered?

R709 XWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R709 XWC safe to buy?

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