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R948 KSA

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,008 mi
Last recorded41,008 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 KSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 41,008 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,149 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 40,149 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 39,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,120 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 39,118 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,199 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 38,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,472 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,626 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,702 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 27,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 21,747 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 16,342 miles

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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R948 KSA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R948 KSA, 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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R948 KSA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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