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P117 DCE

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,530 mi
Last recorded128,530 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 DCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 128,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,578 miles

advanced corrosion on o/s/r brake hose ferrules and both compensator valves

Pass 31 Aug 2006 100,438 miles

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"

Fail 25 Aug 2006 99,961 miles

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.

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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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.

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