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P112 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,335 mi
Last recorded76,335 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,212 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 58,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,440 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 45,931 miles

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,931 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

P112 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P112 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P112 XWP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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