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P114 MPO

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,374 mi
Last recorded107,374 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 MPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,207 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 104,194 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 100,102 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 100,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,486 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,467 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 91,467 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 88,530 miles

fan belt worn and loose. o/s/r tyre badley perished and feathered.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,185 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 81,185 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 MPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P114 MPO, 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 MPO registered?

P114 MPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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