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P110 OVV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 OVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,786 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,783 miles

Headlamp insecure Both lamps (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,855 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 68,855 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,593 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 66,593 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,392 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,392 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,819 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 60,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,758 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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P110 OVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P110 OVV, 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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P110 OVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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