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P116 MHL

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,447 mi
Last recorded111,447 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 MHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,447 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Nov 2012 108,566 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 108,566 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,122 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 94,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

slight bind to offside and nearside rear brakes

Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 75,282 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 75,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

stereo inop (not good enough punk)

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 MHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHL, 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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P116 MHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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