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P115 YCU

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,655 mi
Last recorded115,655 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 YCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2010 115,655 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 112,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 108,423 miles

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules hav e slight corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2006 104,678 miles

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)

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 YCU is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

P115 YCU is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P115 YCU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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