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P102 XTY

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 XTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,148 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 91,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,207 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 85,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,631 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 79,629 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,688 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,678 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,935 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 61,708 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 61,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XTY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

P102 XTY is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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