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P116 XGC

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,335 mi
Last recorded77,335 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 XGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 77,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear perished

Fail 16 Jun 2021 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear perished

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s slight corrosion from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 73,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracking n inner sidewall but no plies or cords exposed

Fail 4 May 2018 73,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracking n inner sidewall but no plies or cords exposed

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,147 miles

Nearside Front h/light reflector starting to fade

Fail 11 Oct 2016 73,144 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front h/light reflector starting to fade

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,855 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,081 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 70,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,931 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,808 miles

Near side front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak

power streeing rack slightly leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak

power streeing rack slightly leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,565 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,581 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 59,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 57,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,250 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 50,355 miles

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 XGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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