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P104 VPP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,321 mi
Last recorded121,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 VPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 121,321 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 120,942 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 120,942 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 120,538 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fley splitting and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,813 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 119,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 117,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 113,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,560 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 104,124 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 100,274 miles

Oil leak

drivers sun visa loose

Fail 23 Jun 2011 100,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

drivers sun visa loose

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 91,131 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,270 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 72,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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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P104 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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