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P113 URF

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,046 mi
Last recorded84,046 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,046 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 73,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,887 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 18 May 2010 69,113 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 69,113 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 63,138 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 63,137 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 May 2008 60,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 60,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 57,865 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 57,865 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

fan belt noisy ... adjustment or replacement required

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,778 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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P113 URF is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P113 URF, 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 URF is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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