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P108 LYB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,494 mi
Last recorded167,494 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 LYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 167,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 149,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,520 miles

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

N/S/F tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhauste rubbers in poor condition.

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 123,068 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/F tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhauste rubbers in poor condition.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,893 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,486 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,463 miles

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

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

slight cracking to offside rear outter tyre wall @ tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,227 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 63,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,259 miles

bonnet damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bonnet damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,840 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wing mirrors slightly loose

front no plate slightly damaged

general oil leaks

o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,516 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,781 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 43,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P108 LYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P108 LYB, 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 P108 LYB registered?

P108 LYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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