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P104 JVP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,708 mi
Last recorded130,708 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 JVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 130,708 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 130,708 miles

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 124,074 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 124,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside wiper arm loose

Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,589 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 118,589 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 112,765 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 112,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside wiper arm worn.

Radiator core

Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,421 miles

rear inner sill areas rusty

slight coolant leak from temperature sendor unit

Pass 15 Dec 2006 99,258 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 95,056 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 95,056 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 JVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

P104 JVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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