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P112 OVV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,577 mi
Last recorded107,577 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 OVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,577 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch insecuse.

o/s/f head light slightly insecure.

oil leak.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,735 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 78,050 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,050 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 69,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,204 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 65,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 OVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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What year was P112 OVV registered?

P112 OVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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