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P115 UKV

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,911 mi
Last recorded110,911 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 UKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 110,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock obsorber covers

rear panal badly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,196 miles

exhaust has temporary repairs present & requires moving as rear mountings do not fit correctly plus tail pipe touches rear bodywork.

inner face of both front brake discs have some corrosion present.

offside front tyre has some side wall cracking present.

offside rear wheel bearing has a small amount of play present.

the near side track rod end has fractional movement present.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,903 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,882 miles

both front tyres have tread wear to inner edge.

brake pipes front, front to rear and rear have some corrosion present - grease coated to provide some protection.

offside front head light has stone chip damage (not affecting image).

Pass 10 Sep 2008 85,929 miles

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion.

Near side and offside front metal brake pipes have some corrosion.

Near side rear wheel bearing has fractional play present.

rear exhaust box has corrosion and temporary repairs. Front exhaust section and joint very corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,545 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

front wipers smearthe screen slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2006 74,462 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

front wipers smearthe screen slightly

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 UKV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 UKV, 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 UKV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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