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P114 URF

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,826 mi
Last recorded62,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,398 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cracks on side wall

Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre slight cracks on side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,303 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear hand brake cable fouling fuel tank

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,754 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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P114 URF is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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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What year was P114 URF registered?

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

Is P114 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 URF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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