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P106 AFT

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 AFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,319 miles

Advise cv joints knocking when turning on full lock.

Oil leak Oil Pressure Switch ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,444 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,471 miles

All metal brake pipes and flexible hose ferrules coverd in black grease.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,187 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,531 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,258 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 64,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,800 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,445 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 62,445 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,229 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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P106 AFT is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P106 AFT, 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 P106 AFT registered?

P106 AFT is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P106 AFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 AFT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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