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P113 WGP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,456 mi
Last recorded52,456 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 WGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,456 miles

Offside mirror taped up

Rear inner sills corroding not holed

Rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2016 52,456 miles

Offside mirror taped up

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

Rear inner sills corroding not holed

Rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,993 miles

Both sun visor clips broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,993 miles

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

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

Both sun visor clips broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,635 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,255 miles

both sun visors insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2013 44,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both sun visors insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,589 miles

nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,043 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,869 miles

nearside front tyre wearing down.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,213 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 WGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WGP, 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 P113 WGP registered?

P113 WGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P113 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 WGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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