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P976 OPO

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,527 mi
Last recorded178,527 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 OPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 178,527 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 178,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 171,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 164,216 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 164,213 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 156,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust has a rattle

oil light staying on got permission from owner to rev engine

Pass 2 Dec 2008 156,793 miles

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

exhaust has a rattle

oil light staying on got permission from owner to rev engine

Pass 9 Nov 2007 149,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 142,030 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2006 142,030 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2005 131,784 miles

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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P976 OPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P976 OPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P976 OPO registered?

P976 OPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P976 OPO safe to buy?

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