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P116 LWB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,146 mi
Last recorded111,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 LWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 121,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,500 miles

top streeing colum bearing slight play in bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,500 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

BOHT FRONT STRUT MOUNTAINS NOISEY

HORN WEAK SOUNDING

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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P116 LWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P116 LWB, 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 P116 LWB registered?

P116 LWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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