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P101 NSJ

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,081 mi
Last recorded95,081 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 95,081 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,415 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 89,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 83,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,981 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,892 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,734 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 70,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge. damage on wheel rim n/s/f

Pass 23 Dec 2005 66,049 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 NSJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

P101 NSJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P101 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 NSJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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