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P105 JBA

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,725 mi
Last recorded89,725 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 JBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 89,725 miles

Battery insecure

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

hole in rear boot door

Fail 17 Jun 2010 89,725 miles

Battery insecure

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hole in rear boot door

Fail 22 Jun 2009 85,144 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Crack-NSR brake light cluster

Dent-NS boot lid

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

NS Wing mirror secured by tape

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,144 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Crack-NSR brake light cluster

Dent-NS boot lid

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

NS Wing mirror secured by tape

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 71,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBA, 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 JBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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