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P102 HTV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,008 mi
Last recorded60,008 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 HTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,008 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls

shock absorbers are soft

Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,872 miles

Emissions not tested air leak on engine (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls

shock absorbers are soft

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,145 miles

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,647 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,610 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 40,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,036 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

poor running

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,637 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 29,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 26,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,747 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 HTV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P102 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

P102 HTV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P102 HTV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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