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P106 UMJ

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,252 mi
Last recorded109,252 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 UMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 109,252 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 109,252 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,879 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 5 Feb 2010 102,879 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 89,098 miles

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

advise nearside front & offside front wheel trims †cutting into tyres,

Pass 2 Mar 2006 82,284 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 UMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

P106 UMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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