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P102 VBM

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,169 mi
Last recorded105,169 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 VBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,169 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 101,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,794 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 97,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,872 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 88,872 miles

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

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 VBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P102 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

P102 VBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P102 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 VBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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