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P113 VNM

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,793 mi
Last recorded123,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver's seat back slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2013 123,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

driver's seat back slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre rear bootlid corroded and holed

corrosion generally present under vehicle

floor corroded and holed near driver's seat

front brake discs scored and worn

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2012 118,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre rear bootlid corroded and holed

corrosion generally present under vehicle

floor corroded and holed near driver's seat

front brake discs scored and worn

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2011 113,060 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery tray corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,060 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

battery tray corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,579 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight wear steering

Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,877 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 84,828 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 84,824 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,335 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 VNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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