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P101 JBA

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,310 mi
Last recorded98,310 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 JBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2008 98,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,363 miles

front brake discs worn

front windscreen wipers worn at pivots

steering column has slight up and down movement detected at steering wheel

Fail 8 Nov 2007 87,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

front windscreen wipers worn at pivots

steering column has slight up and down movement detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,241 miles

when front end jacked up an wheels hang free steering becomes tight from lock to lock

Pass 9 Nov 2005 64,224 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 64,224 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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P101 JBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 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 Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 JBA, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 JBA registered?

P101 JBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P101 JBA safe to buy?

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