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P102 TMY

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 TMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 49,666 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 47,943 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,961 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,326 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,684 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,473 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,084 miles

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

exhaust;; rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,082 miles

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

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

exhaust;; rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,473 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,362 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,362 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 38,502 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,544 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 37,544 miles

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

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 TMY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

P102 TMY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P102 TMY safe to buy?

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