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P101 XTG

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 XTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage front and rear.

headlights damaged and slightly insecure.

wiper linkages worn. extensive surface corrosion in underbody. odd size tyres front to rear.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage front and rear.

headlights damaged and slightly insecure.

wiper linkages worn. extensive surface corrosion in underbody. odd size tyres front to rear.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper arms worn . headlights slightly insecure.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper arms worn . headlights slightly insecure.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,867 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

odd size tyres front to rear.

rear bumper and n/s h/lamp damaged. wiper arms worn.

some rear brake imbalance.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 79,867 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

odd size tyres front to rear.

rear bumper and n/s h/lamp damaged. wiper arms worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,156 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2008 56,375 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 48,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyre walls perished & cracked

damage to o/s/r bumper

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyre walls perished & cracked

damage to o/s/r bumper

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,404 miles

slight leak on exhaust joints

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 XTG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTG, 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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P101 XTG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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