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P106 FMO

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,489 mi
Last recorded116,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 FMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 116,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 116,482 miles

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 116,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front chassis corrode areas partly covered with underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake pipes covered/greased

front brake pads part worn

front coil springs corroded

front under arches corroded

hand brake cable corroded

nearside and offside chassis corroded

nearside and offside floors corroded

offside and nearside under sills corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion through out

Fail 13 Jul 2012 112,638 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion through out

Pass 18 Jul 2011 110,229 miles

1.surface corrosion of front chassis, outriggers, 2. offside front wheel arch cover close to strut. 3. slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 105,073 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 104,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,403 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 88,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,325 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,034 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FMO, 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 FMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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