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P978 OJN

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,183 mi
Last recorded133,183 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 OJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2013 133,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,397 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 123,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 103,668 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 103,668 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 97,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 93,280 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 85,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P978 OJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,700cc 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 P978 OJN, 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 P978 OJN registered?

P978 OJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P978 OJN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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