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P102 VPP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,243 mi
Last recorded55,243 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,243 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both centre and rear exhaust baffles rattle

Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,092 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,509 miles

Both front tyres cracking and getting close to the legal limit. Recommend replacement.

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear shock absorbers weak.

Very slight play in l/h rear wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,509 miles

Both front tyres cracking and getting close to the legal limit. Recommend replacement.

Rear shock absorbers weak.

Very slight play in l/h rear wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,660 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 40,660 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2005 38,213 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 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPP, 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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P102 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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