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P116 VPP

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,238 mi
Last recorded58,238 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 VPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 54,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 51,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

battery insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2006 48,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,132 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

P116 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P116 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P116 VPP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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