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P108 OMB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,587 mi
Last recorded124,587 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 OMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 124,587 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 124,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 121,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2009 121,087 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 118,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 115,609 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 115,609 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P108 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

P108 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P108 OMB safe to buy?

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