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P114 DBB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 DBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 105,852 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 105,845 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front headlight bracket cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

heatshield over manifold insecure and rattling

slight corrosion nearside and offside b pilla

Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heatshield over manifold insecure and rattling

slight corrosion nearside and offside b pilla

Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,560 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 88,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,176 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,891 miles

Front tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/f close to limits .

O/S/F tyre cracking close to limits .

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,220 miles

Front tyre wear edges and cracking close to limits n/s and o/s/f .

General surface corrosion susp parts .

Pass 20 Jun 2009 75,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,516 miles

Front and rear number plates border line limits

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,285 miles

Front and rear number plates close to limits

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

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

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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P114 DBB 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 76.9%.

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 P114 DBB, 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 P114 DBB registered?

P114 DBB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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