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P112 FKK

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,738 mi
Last recorded66,738 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 FKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,738 miles

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

both front brake hoses ferrules corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill under vehicle

nearside rear tyre cracking quite badly in places

Fail 2 Nov 2012 66,734 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front brake hoses ferrules corroded.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill under vehicle.

Nearside rear tyre cracking quite badly in places.

Offside front tyre is wearing close to legal limits. ( inner tread band )

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,942 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,516 miles

front wiper linkage worn

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,705 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,705 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,361 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,304 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FKK is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P112 FKK, 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 P112 FKK registered?

P112 FKK is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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