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P105 OVV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,942 mi
Last recorded106,942 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,942 miles

under side rusty all over reae=r spring area not holed

Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,071 miles

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

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

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

under side rusty not holed

Fail 24 Oct 2011 104,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

under side rusty not holed

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,222 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 97,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front tyre sidewall has light damage

Pass 30 Sep 2006 87,199 miles

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

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

offside 'B' post split

Fail 30 Sep 2006 87,199 miles

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

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

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

offside 'B' post split

Pass 24 Oct 2005 81,742 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 81,742 miles

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

Tyre size 145 80/13

Advise; Both wiper rubbers split.

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 OVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P105 OVV, 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 P105 OVV registered?

P105 OVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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