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P102 BCT

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,076 mi
Last recorded136,076 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 BCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 136,076 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 135,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 119,776 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 119,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 105,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2010 105,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 87,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 87,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,009 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 79,009 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 May 2006 73,337 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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P102 BCT is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P102 BCT, 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 P102 BCT registered?

P102 BCT is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P102 BCT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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