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P102 TNV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 107,865 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 107,865 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,011 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight engine leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 95,366 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 89,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 89,576 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 83,731 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 83,731 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 77,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,024 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 69,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,893 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 60,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 TNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

P102 TNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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