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P115 TNP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,291 mi
Last recorded106,291 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 TNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 106,275 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,747 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 96,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,433 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,433 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,889 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 86,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 68,172 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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P115 TNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc 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 P115 TNP, 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 TNP registered?

P115 TNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P115 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 TNP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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