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P103 MJN

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,831 mi
Last recorded54,831 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 MJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,831 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,756 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,577 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 52,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,027 miles

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades are worn and are noisey

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,658 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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P103 MJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P103 MJN, 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 P103 MJN registered?

P103 MJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P103 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 MJN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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