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P104 RBD

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 79,711 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2012 77,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,792 miles

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

brake pedal travel - recommend having the brakes checked and adjusted

nearside rear brake cable corroded

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge and side wall perished

offside rear tyre perished

offside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,039 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 75,039 miles

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,999 miles

0/s/f tyre low tread

n/s/f tyre very low tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,394 miles

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

exhaust noisey

front coil springs corroding

nearside front tyre tread bald on edges recommend replacing

nearside rear tyre tread low

oil sump corroding

wiper blades split

Fail 2 Jun 2009 68,384 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey

front coil springs corroding

nearside front tyre tread bald on edges recommend replacing

nearside rear tyre tread low

oil sump corroding

wiper blades split

Pass 28 May 2008 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,672 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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P104 RBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RBD, 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 RBD registered?

P104 RBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P104 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 RBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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