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P980 MBA

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,559 mi
Last recorded153,559 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 MBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 153,559 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 153,559 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 146,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/f outer balljoint boot split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

sun visor clip broken

Fail 11 Sep 2009 146,082 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/f outer balljoint boot split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

sun visor clip broken

Pass 5 Sep 2008 137,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 128,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 128,297 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 117,855 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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P980 MBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P980 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 P980 MBA registered?

P980 MBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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