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P110 SUM

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,450 mi
Last recorded19,450 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 SUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,450 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 17,295 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 17,290 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 Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,198 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 13,198 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 12,787 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,777 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate marked

Fail 4 Jan 2011 12,774 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate marked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 11,491 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 10,997 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 4 Jan 2008 10,466 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cracking

wet conditions

Fail 4 Jan 2008 10,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cracking

wet conditions

Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,645 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 8,831 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 SUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P110 SUM, 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 SUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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