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P984 BBV

1997 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,289 mi
Last recorded140,289 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan111,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 BBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2013 140,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 140,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 138,907 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2012 138,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2011 137,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

underside and suspension parts corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2010 135,216 miles

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2010 135,126 miles

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

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2009 132,448 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 132,448 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 131,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 131,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 122,907 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 122,907 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P984 BBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P984 BBV, 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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P984 BBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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