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P112 BDG

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,578 mi
Last recorded108,578 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 BDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,578 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery insecure

bonnet release handle missing and cable worn

damage to windscreen outside swept area

nsf wiper arm becoming worn

osr tyre at 2mm

rear panel corroded outside prescribed area

reverse lights inoperative

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

slight wear to drivers seatbelt

sump corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2012 108,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf wiper arm becoming worn

osr tyre at 2mm

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery insecure

bonnet release handle missing and cable worn

damage to windscreen outside swept area

rear panel corroded outside prescribed area

reverse lights inoperative

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

slight wear to drivers seatbelt

sump corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,091 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

b on n et pull inseure / hard to open bonnet

Fail 7 Sep 2011 104,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

b on n et pull inseure / hard to open bonnet

Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet release handle broken

both front wiper arms slightly worn

nsr tyre perishing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering column

Fail 10 Sep 2010 98,280 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet release handle broken

both front wiper arms slightly worn

nsr tyre perishing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,337 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,327 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 93,180 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 93,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 89,284 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 83,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,518 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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P112 BDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P112 BDG, 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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P112 BDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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