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P103 VPP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,096 mi
Last recorded147,096 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 147,096 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 147,089 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside and nearside front wipers starting to deteriorated.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2008 133,406 miles

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

Offside and nearside wiper arms worn.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 124,927 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,215 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 117,573 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 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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What year was P103 VPP registered?

P103 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P103 VPP safe to buy?

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