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P101 LKR

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,890 mi
Last recorded114,890 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 LKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 114,890 miles

rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 114,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n\s\r tyre 165\70\13\79t

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 110,985 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 107,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 101,764 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,367 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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P101 LKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKR, 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 LKR registered?

P101 LKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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