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P104 XTG

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,677 mi
Last recorded107,677 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 XTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 107,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,379 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,940 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 72,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 67,029 miles

exhust corroding

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 May 2007 60,985 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges 2k max.

rear tyres cracking with age.

Pass 22 May 2006 54,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 XTG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 P104 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

P104 XTG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P104 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 XTG 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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