CarVerify

Free Car Check

P106 PJN

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,057 mi
Last recorded35,057 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 PJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 32,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 31,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,130 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,172 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,119 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 37,521 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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P106 PJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P106 PJN?

You can check the full history of P106 PJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P106 PJN registered?

P106 PJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P106 PJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 PJN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P106 PJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P106 PJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.