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P101 RBD

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,061 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,584 miles

n\s\f tyre worn on inner & outer edges ( underinflated over a long period).

Fail 4 Aug 2012 49,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n\s\f tyre worn on inner & outer edges ( underinflated over a long period).

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,487 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,485 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 15,093 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 RBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RBD, 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 RBD registered?

P101 RBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P101 RBD safe to buy?

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