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P106 DUJ

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 DUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 64,496 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear bumper crash bar/ boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear shocks corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,490 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underside of car

rear axle assembly heavily corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 64,490 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underside of car

rear axle assembly heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 64,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of car becoming corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,005 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s front brake sticking slightly

underside of car becoming corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,611 miles

corrosion to n/s&o/s front brake hose ends

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,472 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,700 miles

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 54,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 50,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 42,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,667 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

splitting to n/s front & n/s & o/s rear tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2008 42,065 miles

n/s & o/s front brake hose ends becoming corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,911 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 DUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUJ, 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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P106 DUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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