MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advanced corrosion on o/s/r brake hose ferrules and both compensator valves
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both door pillars (B) starting to deteriorate (will crack soon)
possible weap from radiator
slight leak from centre exhaust joint
this vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion
windscreen has been repaired & tested as a "barely detectable repair"
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both door pillars (B) starting to deteriorate (will crack soon)
possible weap from radiator
slight leak from centre exhaust joint
this vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P117 DCE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P117 DCE, 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 P117 DCE registered?
P117 DCE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P117 DCE safe to buy?
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