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P101 MNB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,184 mi
Last recorded77,184 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 MNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 May 2012 77,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 77,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,588 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 69,015 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,939 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 MNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MNB, 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 MNB registered?

P101 MNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P101 MNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 MNB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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