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P103 NSG

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,263 mi
Last recorded49,263 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 NSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 42,417 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,770 miles

Nearside floor has a small hole

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 34,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside floor has a small hole

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,280 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,185 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 26,181 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,034 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,615 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 22,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,054 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 20,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyre`s cracking in the tread pattern

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front and both rear tyres show sign's of cracking

nearside front wiper blade torn (slight)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,912 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 NSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NSG, 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 NSG registered?

P103 NSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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