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P101 UKV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 UKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,416 miles

both front tyres are worn

engine oil level is low

hubcaps on roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts

minor corrosion on underside of vehicle

upper bodywork is damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2008 81,211 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres are worn

engine oil level is low

front brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

hubcaps on roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts

minor corrosion on underside of vehicle

unable to check nearside front tyre valve

upper bodywork is damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 73,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroding and lipping slightly

slight misting of oil around steering rack pinion area

Fail 24 Mar 2006 68,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroding and lipping slightly

nearside rear tyre low-2mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit-strong advise

rear tyre walls perishing and splitting slightly

slight misting of oil around steering rack pinion area

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 UKV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

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

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