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P113 LWB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,266 mi
Last recorded104,266 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 LWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear flexi brake pipe ferrules slightly rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2008 97,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 97,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 92,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 86,548 miles

h/brake efficiency ok at 20% but is very slack in operation

r/n/s wheel bearing slightly rough

rear no plate dteriorating

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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P113 LWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P113 LWB, 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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P113 LWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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