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P108 MYA

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,873 mi
Last recorded75,873 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 MYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 75,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 73,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 73,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 70,457 miles

Foot brake has liitle reserve travel

smell of petrol under car (no leaks found)

Fail 25 May 2012 70,398 miles

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

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

Foot brake has liitle reserve travel

smell of petrol under car (no leaks found)

Pass 23 May 2011 67,898 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 65,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 62,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 58,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,189 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate cracked

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 MYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P108 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

P108 MYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P108 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 MYA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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