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P109 MAV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,641 mi
Last recorded80,641 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 MAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,641 miles

Axle beam cracked corroded (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general under body/suspension components corrosion

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,750 miles

genral under body surface corrosion

spare wheel well starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,350 miles

front number plate cracked

signs of general underbody/component surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,324 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,146 miles

lower edge of front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,587 miles

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear lower inner sill panels showing early signs of corrosion

offside front chassis rail showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,327 miles

font number plate cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,140 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,109 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,524 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 MAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MAV, 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 P109 MAV registered?

P109 MAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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