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P107 RRT

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,319 mi
Last recorded57,319 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 RRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,319 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nsf headlamp damage

osf seat belt slow to retract

osf/nsf and osr hub caps insecure

slight exhaust leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nsf headlamp damage

osf seat belt slow to retract

osf/nsf and osr hub caps insecure

slight exhaust leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,997 miles

nsf headlight chipped but pattern ok

Fail 28 Jan 2011 54,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nsf headlight chipped but pattern ok

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,920 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,223 miles

additional centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,288 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 RRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RRT, 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 RRT registered?

P107 RRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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