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P86 GKW

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,011 mi
Last recorded141,011 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 GKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 141,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 May 2014 137,142 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 133,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 129,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 123,657 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 123,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 116,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 109,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 106,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 102,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 96,150 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 96,146 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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P86 GKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 111,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P86 GKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P86 GKW registered?

P86 GKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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