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YRW 448S

1978 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,322 mi
Last recorded95,322 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 448S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,322 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,322 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,395 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked n/s/r trim missing

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,660 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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YRW 448S is a 1978 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRW 448S, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRW 448S registered?

YRW 448S is a 1978 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 April 1978.

Is YRW 448S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRW 448S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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