1997 Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

32% fail on Lighting and signalling (15% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 11% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 9.9% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 9.4% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.071% fail on Matched pair
- 8.6% fail on Position lamps (28% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.6% fail on Front lamps (29% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.92% fail on Rear lamps (25% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.030% fail on Switch
- 7.5% fail on Registration plate (6.1% better than other 1997 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (10% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Fog lamp (19% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Fog lamp (13% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.16% fail on Switch (85% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.66% fail on Individual lamps (61% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.59% fail on Side repeaters (21% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.10% fail on Switch (99% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.085% fail on Tell tales (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0027% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.0027% fail on Switch
- 1.7% fail on Horn (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.21% fail on Switch
  - 0.088% fail on Lamp
  - 0.036% fail on Tell tale
- 0.096% fail on Rear reflectors
18% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 1997 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Rear wheels (21% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (27% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Front wheels (44% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Brake operation
- 6.3% fail on Hydraulic systems (32% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 6.0% fail on Components (33% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.3% fail on Hoses (16% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Valves (93% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Pipes (80% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Reservoirs (36% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.044% fail on Servos
  - 0.26% fail on Leaks (29% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Operation
- 4.1% fail on Mechanical components (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Cable (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Lever
  - 0.014% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0082% fail on Relay lever
  - 0.0082% fail on Pivot
  - 0.0027% fail on Clevis joint
- 2.2% fail on Hub components (26% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Brake pads (13% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Wheel cylinder
  - 0.036% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.011% fail on Brake calipers (90% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Brake linings
- 1.5% fail on Parking brake (27% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Condition (28% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Fitment (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (64% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting (94% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.077% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
  - 0.025% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.26% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.24% fail on Service brake control components (33% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Pedal (33% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Condition
    - 0.022% fail on Anti-slip (86% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0027% fail on Pedal linkage
    - 0.0027% fail on Linkage
- 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.030% fail on Components
    - 0.014% fail on Pipes
    - 0.011% fail on Hoses
    - 0.0082% fail on Servos
    - 0.0027% fail on Valves
  - 0.011% fail on Leaks
  - 0.0027% fail on Operation
- 0.016% fail on ABS (98% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.0082% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0055% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0055% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.0055% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0027% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.0027% fail on Warning
17% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 1997 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Rear (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Front (69% better than other 1997 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Coil springs (58% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 5.2% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Location (48% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas (39% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Component mounting (41% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Spring mounting (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Subframe mounting (60% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Pins / bushes (89% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.063% fail on Condition (77% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.058% fail on Linkage (98% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers (58% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Condition (58% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.75% fail on Pins / bushes (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Condition
  - 0.016% fail on Attachment (85% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Front drive shafts (87% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.73% fail on Constant velocity joints (87% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.0055% fail on Couplings (86% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Front suspension joints (68% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Sub-frames (29% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0027% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Condition (79% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Axles
  - 0.12% fail on Axle beam (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0055% fail on Clearance
  - 0.0027% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.0027% fail on Swivel joints / housing
- 0.082% fail on Trailing arms (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.079% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0027% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.060% fail on Tie bars / rods (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Pins / bushes (90% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0027% fail on Condition
- 0.033% fail on Fluid suspension (50% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Suspension unit
  - 0.0027% fail on Other components
- 0.016% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.016% fail on Attachment
- 0.014% fail on General condition
- 0.011% fail on Front suspension locking devices (78% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.0082% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0082% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0082% fail on Radius arms (97% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0055% fail on Condition
  - 0.0027% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0055% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.0027% fail on Condition
  - 0.0027% fail on Pins / bushes
15% fail on Driver's view of the road (19% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Wipers (13% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Washers (33% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Windscreen
- 0.87% fail on Mirrors (19% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
14% fail on Fuel and exhaust (4.6% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Exhaust system (20% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Spark ignition (7.5% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.3% fail on Catalyst (7.4% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Non catalyst
  - 0.0027% fail on Pre 01 / 08 / 1975 visual
- 0.83% fail on Fuel system (32% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Cap (22% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Tank (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on System (57% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Hose (63% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Pipe (90% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (69% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Non turbo
  - 0.090% fail on Turbo (82% better than other 1997 cars)
11% fail on Tyres
- 8.0% fail on Tread depth
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 0.73% fail on Size / type (31% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Valve stem
6.2% fail on Steering (20% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Steering system (34% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 5.1% fail on Track rod end (92% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Steering rack (52% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Free play
    - 0.099% fail on Steering rack
    - 0.0027% fail on Steering box
  - 0.030% fail on Steering arm (70% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Drag link end (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0055% fail on Other components (90% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.0027% fail on Steering pivot point
    - 0.0027% fail on Steering component
- 0.21% fail on Steering control
  - 0.18% fail on Steering column (53% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Steering wheel
  - 0.0055% fail on Steering coupling (88% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.0055% fail on Universal joint (87% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0027% fail on Steering shaft
- 0.15% fail on Power steering (75% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Other components (71% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses (87% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Rams
  - 0.019% fail on Pump (63% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Drive system
  - 0.0082% fail on Operation (91% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Steering operation
- 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.022% fail on Locking devices (73% better than other 1997 cars)
5.3% fail on Seat belts (12% better than other 1997 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (11% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Condition (19% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Requirements
- 0.090% fail on Attachment
2.6% fail on Body and structure (43% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Body condition (42% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Vehicle structure (40% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Chassis (40% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Seats
  - 0.20% fail on Drivers
- 0.17% fail on Doors (73% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Passengers front (74% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.066% fail on Drivers (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Passengers other
- 0.079% fail on Body security
- 0.030% fail on Spare wheel (66% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Load security (class v)
- 0.011% fail on Load security (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0055% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.0055% fail on Tailgate
2.2% fail on Registration plates and VIN (9.8% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Registration plate (9.9% worse than other 1997 cars)
0.53% fail on Road wheels
- 0.41% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment (61% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.0027% fail on Hubs
0.047% fail on Towbars (68% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Vehicle structure (59% better than other 1997 cars)

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Vauxhall Corsa B 1993
Simple, practical supermini. Good engines. Cheap to buy and run. Generally reliable. Plenty of choice.

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