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P107 TVF

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,628 mi
Last recorded78,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 TVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,628 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,626 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

some noise from o/s rear w/bearing

Pass 22 May 2012 69,279 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 69,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 62,939 miles

rear o/s & n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 62,937 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear o/s & n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 58,777 miles

2x wiper arms worn out

Fail 18 May 2010 58,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

2x wiper arms worn out

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,992 miles

1 Washer jet of 2 each side not working

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,265 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between tread

n/s/f flexi ferrule corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,264 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between tread

n/s/f flexi ferrule corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 50,647 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate faded

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 TVF is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVF, 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 TVF is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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