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P963 GBW

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,576 mi
Last recorded115,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 GBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 115,576 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 115,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 108,623 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 99,959 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 99,939 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

battery insecure

both front wiper arms loose but clearing screen

rear wiper split

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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P963 GBW is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P963 GBW, 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 P963 GBW registered?

P963 GBW is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P963 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 GBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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