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P115 JVN

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,448 mi
Last recorded102,448 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 JVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,448 miles

corrosion around rear gearbox mount

Fail 23 Feb 2007 102,448 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion around rear gearbox mount

Pass 15 Mar 2006 91,123 miles

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

Offside Front 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 JVN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P115 JVN, 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 P115 JVN registered?

P115 JVN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P115 JVN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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