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P106 MJN

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,833 mi
Last recorded100,833 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 MJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,263 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 98,263 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 96,144 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 96,144 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 93,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 90,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 90,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 85,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn poor

Pass 9 Aug 2006 82,616 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 82,616 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

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 MJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJN, 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 MJN registered?

P106 MJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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