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P114 UUG

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 UUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 69,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 69,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,967 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,306 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,425 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,401 miles

Alternator and water pump drive belts loose and worn

Bonett stiff to open

Both rear tyres starting to crack on the side walls

Clutch pedal heavy

Drivers seat padding damaged

Engine sump corroded

Engine sump gasket leaking

Engine sump weeping oil

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight power steering leak on steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,904 miles

Both front wipers smeering slightly

Drivers seat torn

Oil leak from engine sump

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,667 miles

sump coroded and has oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,528 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 54,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Dec 2006 53,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,159 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 UUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P114 UUG, 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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P114 UUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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