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P117 PLG

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 101,985 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 101,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 96,723 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 96,723 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 92,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,901 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 88,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P117 PLG, 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 PLG registered?

P117 PLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P117 PLG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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