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P115 ACU

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,508 mi
Last recorded110,508 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 ACU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 110,508 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 108,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 103,637 miles

slight roughness and play in steering rack / n/s ball joint boot split / tyre wall damage to rear tyres / under body corrosion / brake pipes/ exhuast rubber missing back box / n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2008 103,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight roughness and play in steering rack / n/s ball joint boot split / tyre wall damage to rear tyres / under body corrosion / brake pipes/ exhuast rubber missing back box / n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2007 95,634 miles

under body corrosion †corrosion to exhaust system †slight blow from exhaust †slight play in o/s track rod end †oil leaks from engine area †slight binding from o/s rear wheel †ball joint boots split †slight damage to rear tyre walls

Pass 9 Sep 2006 90,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 79,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P115 ACU is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P115 ACU, 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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P115 ACU is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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