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P103 URO

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,023 mi
Last recorded72,023 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 72,023 miles

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

has a engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 71,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits readings 1.030 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

has a engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 68,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,557 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 66,555 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 61,878 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 61,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,486 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake cable slightly stiff

o/s/r side wall cracking

Pass 24 May 2011 59,937 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 59,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,365 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,835 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 URO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URO, 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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P103 URO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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