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P108 TNP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,223 mi
Last recorded116,223 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 TNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2012 116,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

after market front and rear lights

vehicle is lowered

Pass 16 Apr 2012 116,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

after market front and rear lights

vehicle is lowered

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,978 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper arms worn

offside rear tyre has a nail thru tyre shoulder and punctured

Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,568 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 103,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 97,403 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKES CHECKED / REPLACED CLEANED AND ADJUSTED

BOTH FRONT WIPER ARMS WORN AND LOOSE WIPER BLADES NOT OPERATING AND CLEARING ALL THE WINDSCREEN AS THEY SHOULD

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NON REPAIRABLE PUNCTURE NAIL ON TYRE SHOULDER

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,403 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKES CHECKED / REPLACED CLEANED AND ADJUSTED

BOTH FRONT WIPER ARMS WORN AND LOOSE WIPER BLADES NOT OPERATING AND CLEARING ALL THE WINDSCREEN AS THEY SHOULD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NON REPAIRABLE PUNCTURE NAIL ON TYRE SHOULDER

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 93,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 93,388 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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 93,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 89,259 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 89,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,208 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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P108 TNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 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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P108 TNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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