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P106 DCE

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,408 mi
Last recorded107,408 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 DCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 107,408 miles

underneath has corrosion but not excessive especially to the front lower suspension arms and rear inner seals

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 99,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 93,696 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,420 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 78,412 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,465 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 69,465 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 64,860 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,035 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 DCE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P106 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

P106 DCE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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