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P116 UUG

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,096 mi
Last recorded172,096 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 UUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2009 172,096 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside sill panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2008 161,868 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 161,868 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 146,779 miles

n/s/front wiper arm very badly worn

battery loose and insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2007 146,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/front wiper arm very badly worn

battery loose and insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2006 135,475 miles

o/s and n/s/front wiper arms worn

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 UUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P116 UUG, 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 UUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 February 1997.

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