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P974 MBA

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,536 mi
Last recorded143,536 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 MBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2007 143,536 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 143,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 142,198 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 142,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 138,556 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 138,556 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P974 MBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P974 MBA, 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 P974 MBA registered?

P974 MBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P974 MBA safe to buy?

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