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P107 TNP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,366 mi
Last recorded138,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 TNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 138,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

spare wheel well holed in non prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2013 132,832 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 125,593 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight uneven application on offside front brake

Pass 13 Jul 2011 114,536 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmisions fluctuating

offside mirror has had temporary repair

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmisions fluctuating

nearside wiper arm deteriorated

offside mirror has had temporary repair

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 102,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside obligatory mirror has had temporary repair

Fail 3 Jul 2010 102,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside obligatory mirror has had temporary repair

Pass 6 Jun 2009 87,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate slight damage.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,342 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,575 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2005 64,164 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 TNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P107 TNP, 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 TNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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