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P109 LWB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,931 mi
Last recorded112,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 LWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 112,931 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 112,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 95,330 miles

both front chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2007 95,328 miles

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

both front chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 87,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 79,163 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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P109 LWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P109 LWB, 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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P109 LWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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