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P104 AFV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 AFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 119,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 113,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 108,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 101,823 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2007 101,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,109 miles

advice as per 24/11/2006

Fail 24 Nov 2006 93,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

bonnet pull very bad suggest repair asap

corrosion inc rear metal brake valves n/s/r very poor

n/s/f steel wheel sidewall cut on tyre suggest replace asap

n/s/front foot brake slower/lower effort

shockers weak

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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P104 AFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P104 AFV, 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 P104 AFV registered?

P104 AFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P104 AFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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