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P107 BCT

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,227 mi
Last recorded114,227 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 BCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 114,227 miles

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

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

underside very rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,227 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

underside very rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2013 106,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,796 miles

NSF shock absorber, slight misting of oil.

NSR tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 101,758 miles

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

NS inner washer jet inop.

NSF outer sill corroded to excess.

NSF shock absorber, slight misting of oil.

NSR tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished.

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

Slight play in OSR wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,371 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,957 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 95,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 95,276 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 93,232 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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P107 BCT is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P107 BCT, 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 P107 BCT registered?

P107 BCT is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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