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P107 GEC

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,238 mi
Last recorded67,238 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 GEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 67,238 miles

all 4 shockabsorbers feel weak

dampness around steering rack

front registration plate slightly discoloured

front tyres getting low

n/s door mirror broke

oil leak on engine

radiator slightly damp

Fail 8 May 2013 67,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 shockabsorbers feel weak

dampness around steering rack

front tyres getting low

n/s door mirror broke

oil leak on engine

radiator slightly damp

Pass 15 May 2012 60,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 60,180 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

catalyst exhaust section split & slight blow

exhaust front to middle & middle to rear joints slight blow

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside wiper torn & poor performance

offside front brake hose metal pipe section heavily corroded

power steering rack damp

slight damage to offside front seat belt

Pass 16 May 2011 57,101 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper split

reg plates poor cond

Fail 12 May 2011 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper split

reg plates poor cond

Pass 6 May 2010 52,135 miles

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

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

rear number lpate

Pass 14 May 2009 44,675 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 35,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 35,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 27,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,904 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 GEC is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GEC, 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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P107 GEC is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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