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P105 HAW

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,088 mi
Last recorded110,088 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 HAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 110,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 109,774 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corroded but not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2023 104,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,918 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,165 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2021 94,160 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2020 88,666 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2019 82,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,174 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre close to wear bars

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,107 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

air leak

exhaust knocking on body

Fail 2 Apr 2016 62,107 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

air leak

exhaust knocking on body

Pass 2 May 2015 54,298 miles

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

front tyres 165/70/13 rear tyres 175/70/13

middle exhaust baffles loose

Fail 2 May 2015 54,298 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres 165/70/13 rear tyres 175/70/13

middle exhaust baffles loose

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,177 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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P105 HAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 P105 HAW, 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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P105 HAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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