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P103 WNW

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,962 mi
Last recorded72,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 WNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,962 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,697 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 70,414 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,213 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,029 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 63,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,446 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 60,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

P103 WNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P103 WNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 WNW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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